Loyalsock Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania

Loyalsock Township is a township in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 11,026 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Williamsport, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is the second largest municipality in Lycoming County in terms of population behind the county seat Williamsport.The township was settled in 1768 and incorporated just less than 20 years later in 1786. The township is well known for its school district all schools in the district rank in the top 150 in the state in test scores and teacher preparedness. Loyalsock Township School District consists of a high school, middle school and elementary.Where the township is located next to the West Branch Susquehanna River it is a hot bed for Indian fossils. A good example is Canfield island here archaeologists have found over 1,500 pieces of Indian pottery, weaponry and other artifacts. Some being displayed in collections in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, New York City, however most can be found at local museums in nearby Williamsport.