| Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Forty Fort — Denison House |
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Built in 1790, home of Col. Nathan Denison, Revolutionary Officer and Luzerne County Judge. — Map (db m18893) |
| Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Forty Fort — Forty Fort |
| | Named for the forty Connecticut settlers of 1769. Begun in 1770. The Wyoming Massacre followed its surrender to Maj. Butler's force of British, Tories, and Indians, July 4, 1779. — Map (db m18850) |
| Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Pittston — Pittston Fort |
| | Erection begun 1722, by Connecticut proprietors. Forced to surrender to the British, July 4, 1778, and partially destroyed. Restored 1780, and used until after the end of the Revolutionary War. — Map (db m10507) |
| Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Pittston — Pittston Fort |
| | 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 — Map (db m10510) |
| Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Pittston — Twin Shaft Disaster |
| | On June 28, 1896, fifty-eight men were killed in a massive cave-in of rock and coal here, in the Newton Coal Company's Twin Shaft Colliery. An investigative commission, appointed by the Governor, reported on Sept. 25. Although its safety recommendations would often be ignored, the disaster was a factor that led to a stronger unionization of this region under John Mitchell after 1900. — Map (db m10470) |
| Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Pittston — Workers in Greater Pittston's Garment Industry |
| | From the 1930s to the 1980s Pittston emerged as a national center for clothing manufacturing. Thousands of workers, mainly women, labored in many factories throughout the Greater Pittston area. Most were members of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union (ILGWU) that gained higher wages, workplace health & safety improvements, and employee rights. The ILGWU was active in civic and political life throughout Pennsylvania. — Map (db m10469) |
| Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Plymouth — Arthur Horace James (1883-1973) |
| | Prominent Pennsylvania Republican politician and public official. Elected Luzerne County District Attorney, 1919-1926; Lieutenant Governor, 1927-1931; and Governor, 1939-1943. Served as a Judge on the Superior Court of the Commonwealth, 1933-1938, and was a Republican presidential primary candidate in 1940. James was born in Plymouth of Welsh immigrant parents and worked as a "breaker boy" in anthracite coal mines. — Map (db m19093) |
| Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Plymouth — Sephaniah Reese (1866-1944) |
| | Automobile pioneer, best known for building a 3-wheel, 1-cylinder vehicle here, 1887-88, and operating it on Plymouth's streets. His machine shop, incorporated 1888, was an early bicycle maker; the firm was located here for over 80 years. — Map (db m19094) |
| Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Port Griffith — Knox Mine Disaster |
| | On January 22, 1959, twelve men died in a tragic accident at the River Slope Mine near this site. The mine had been illegally excavated beneath the Susquehanna River at the direction of the Knox Coal Company. When the force of the ice-laden river broke the thin layer of rock, over ten billion gallons of water flowed through this and other mines. This disaster ended deep mining in much of the Wyoming Valley. — Map (db m10468) |
| Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), West Pittston — Jenkins Fort |
| | This stone marks the site of "Jenkins Fort" One of the Revolutionary defenses of Wyoming against the invasion of the British, Indians, and Tories. Constructed - 1776 - Burned - 1778. Erected by Dial Rock Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, Oct 12 - 1900. May the sacrifice and sufferings of a patriot ancestry be ever remembered by their descendants. — Map (db m10513) |
| Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), West Pittston — Jenkins' Fort |
| | Stockaded home of John Jenkins. Built by Connecticut settlers, 1776. Surrendered to the British under Maj. John Butler, July 1, 1778, and was burned. — Map (db m10512) |
| Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Wilkes-Barre — Amedeo Obici (1877-1947) |
| | Founded Planters Peanut Company in 1906 with fellow Italian immigrant Mario Peruzzi. Arriving in America at twelve, speaking no English, Obici worked at a local fruit store before opening his own peanut cart. An entrepreneur, he invented new peanut production methods. Planters grew into one of the most widely distributed peanut brands; its Mr. Peanut trademark is universally recognized. Corporate headquarters was located here, 1925-1961. — Map (db m19047) |
| Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Wilkes-Barre — Connecticut Settlement |
| | The first Connecticut settlement on their Susquehanna Purchase, 1762. Following its destruction by Indians on Oct. 15, 1763, no further settlements were made until 1769. — Map (db m19052) |
| Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Wilkes-Barre — Fort Durkee |
| | First fort built by the Connecticut settlers; Begun in April 1796. Used during the first Pennamite War against Pennsylvania authorities. 1769-71. It stood 1000 feet from Ft. Wyoming. — Map (db m18591) |
| Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Wilkes-Barre — Fort Wyoming |
| | Built by Pennsylvania, 1771; seized by Connecticut settlers. Rebuilt 1778. Mobilization camp for Sullivan's army, 1779. Destroyed 1784, after withdrawal of the Continental and Pennsylvania garrisons. — Map (db m18650) |
| Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Wilkes-Barre — Franz Kline (1910 - 1962) |
| | This Abstract Expressionist painter, born in Wilkes-Barre, helped establish the international reputation of American artists in the 1950's. Kline's "Action Painting" is noted for bold, emotionally charged brushstrokes and non-representational subjects. The stark anthracite landscape of his native region inspired Kline's most famous work: his black and white paintings of the 1950s, including "Lehigh, Luzerne, and Pittston. — Map (db m18624) |
| Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Wilkes-Barre — Fred Morgan Kirby — (1861-1940) |
| | Pioneer of the 5 & 10 cent store sales concept. He opened his first store in Wilkes-Barre in 1884. In 1912, he merged his 96 retail stores with F. W. Woolworth to form the vast international retail chain. A philanthropist, he made significant gifts to institutions of higher education for the study of civil rights, and gifts for public health and recreation services in northeastern Pennsylvania. He resided here from 1905 to 1940. — Map (db m18596) |
| Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Wilkes-Barre — George Catlin |
| | The great painter of Indian portraits was born here July 26 1796 of Connecticut ancestry. Until 1823 he practiced law here and nearby. He began painting Indian pictures six years later. — Map (db m18590) |
| Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Wilkes-Barre — Lyman H. Howe — (1856-1923) |
| | From headquarters in Wilkes-Barre, Howe's six touring shows introduced motion pictures to rural Americans. Pioneer exhibitor of "high class" film programs with coordinated sound. Filmed world & local events, including Pres. Theodore Roosevelt's visit here in 1905. — Map (db m18599) |
| Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Wilkes-Barre — Rev. John J. Curran |
| | Founding pastor of Holy Savior Parish in 1895. Known as the Labor Priest, he championed the workers' cause and was instrumental in settling the Anthracite Strike of 1902. He was a friend of Theodore Roosevelt, who visited here often. — Map (db m19059) |
| Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Wilkes-Barre — The Sullivan Expedition against the Iroquois Indians — 1779 |
| | Fort Wyoming
Mobilization Camp
of Sullivan's Army
June 23 - July 31
1779 — Map (db m18759) |
| Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Wilkes-Barre — U.S.S. Wilkes Barre |
| | These anchors and bell are preserved here as a memorial to a valiant ship, the U.S.S. Wilkes-Barre. CL 103 was a 10,000-ton Cleveland Class Cruiser, launched December 24, 1943, commissioned July 1, 1944, and attached to the Pacific Fleet, Cruiser Division Seventeen.
Becoming a part of Task Force 18, Third Fleet, the cruiser took part in bombardments against the enemy at French Indo–China, China, Iwo Jima, Okinawa and Japan. During the Okinawa Campaign, the U.S.S. Wilkes-Barre aided the . . . — Map (db m18764) |
| Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Wilkes-Barre — Wilkes-Barre |
| | Laid out 1770 by a group of Connecticut settlers, on land claimed by that state. Seat of "County of Westmoreland," erected 1776. Near here took place the Wyoming Massacre, 1778, and the "Pennamite Wars" of 1769-72 and 1784. — Map (db m19060) |
| Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Wilkes-Barre — Wilkes-Barre Fort |
| | Completed 1778, Inclosing the courthouse of the Connecticut county of Westmoreland. Surrendered with Forty Fort to the British in 1778. — Map (db m19098) |
| Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Wilkes-Barre — Wyoming Division Canal |
| | Built by the State of Pennsylvania, 1831-34, this canal opened the Wyoming Valley's anthracite field to the mid-Atlantic coal trade. Along with the railroads, it ultimately enabled this valley to become the world's largest anthracite coal producer. Part of the North Branch Canal, the line ran 17 miles from West Nanticoke to Pittston; a public boat basin was on this site. The Wyoming Division closed in 1882. — Map (db m18623) |
| Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Wyoming — Battle of Wyoming — July 3, 1778 |
| | The British battle line was formed almost parallel with and a little north of this street by Major John Butler, the commander, and Sayenqueraghta, chief of the Senecas. After advancing in formation for a mile to about 100 yards south of the British line, the Americans, led by Col. Zebulon Butler, were defeated and surrounded, and the large number captured were massacred that night by the Indians. Erected November 1950 by The American Legion and The Veterans of Foreign Wars of Exeter. — Map (db m10514) |
| Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Wyoming — Battle of Wyoming Memorial |
| | Nearby on July 3, 1778, 300 patriots under Col. Zebulon Butler were defeated by 1100 British, Tories, and Indians with Maj. Gen. John Butler. Captives were massacred; survivors fled to Forty Fort. — Map (db m18895) |
| Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Wyoming — Battlefield of Wyoming |
| | Between 4 and 5 o'clock in the afternoon of July 3, 1778, an American force of about 300 men, led by Col. Zebulon Butler, Col. Nathan Denison, Lieut. Col. George Dorrance and Major Jonathan Garrett formed in line of battle east and west of this spot, then advanced in a northerly direction about a mine and attacked some 700 British and Indians, but were driven back beyond this point and of the Americans engaged more than half of them were slain in the battle and in the massacre that followed. . . . — Map (db m10515) |
| Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Wyoming — The Bloody Rock |
| | On the night of July 3, 1778, after the Battle of Wyoming, fourteen or more captive American soldiers were murdered here by a maul wielded by a revengeful Indian woman, traditionally but not certainly identified as "Queen Esther." — Map (db m18847) |
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