Orwigsburg is a borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States. Named for its founder, Peter Orwig, from West Brunswick Township in 1823. The population was 3,106 at the 2000 census. Orwigsburg was the original county seat of Schuylkill County until the seat was moved to Pottsville in 1851. Orwigsburg apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Orwigsburg apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.