Pittston Fort Marker

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Pittston in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Pittston Fort

By Craig Swain, July 25, 2008

1. Pittston Fort Marker

Inscription. This Stone
marks the southern side of
Pittston Fort
here in June and July 1778,
gathered four hundred fugitives
for protection against
British and Indian foes.
Capt. Jeremiah Blanchard
and
Lieut. Timothy Keyes
in commnd. Erected
by
Dial Rock Chapter
D.A.R.
1778 - 1906

Erected 1906 by Dial Rock Chapter, Daughers of the American Revolution.

Marker series. This marker is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution marker series.

Location. 41° 19.768′ N, 75° 47.253′ W. Marker is in Pittston, Pennsylvania, in Luzerne County. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street and Parsonage Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pittston PA 18640, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. A different marker also named Pittston Fort (here, next to this marker); Jenkins Fort (approx. 0.3 miles away); Jenkins' Fort (approx. 0.3 miles away); Erie Railroad Co. v. Tompkins (approx. half a mile away); Workers in Greater Pittston's Garment Industry (approx. 0.6 miles away); Twin Shaft Disaster (approx. 0.8 miles away); Knox Mine Disaster (approx. 1.5 miles away); Battle of Wyoming (approx. 1.7 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Pittston.

By Craig Swain, July 25, 2008

2. Pittston Fort Marker

At the foot of the stone is a memorial stone, In memory of our pioneers, Pittston Centennial Committee, 1954.

Pittston Fort State and DAR Markers Photo, Click for full size

By Craig Swain

3. Pittston Fort State and DAR Markers

Credits. This page originally submitted on August 20, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 834 times since then. Last updated on June 14, 2012, by Sharleen Palaima of Pittston, Pennsylvania. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 20, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.