Jermyn in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

First Aid Pioneer

Photographed By Don Morfe, September 28, 2015

1. First Aid Pioneer Marker

Inscription. Here in 1899 Dr. Matthew J. Shields organized first aid for mine workers. From it grew the plan of Red Cross industrial first aid, which he helped establish. Dr. Shields died in Scranton January 23, 1939.

Erected 1947 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 23, 1939.

Location. 41° 32.044′ N, 75° 33.113′ W. Marker is in Jermyn, Pennsylvania, in Lackawanna County. Marker is at the intersection of Business U.S. 6 and Pennsylvania Route 107 on U.S. 6Business . Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jermyn PA 18433, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Founders of First Aid in America (approx. 0.4 miles away); 6 Jermyn Churches (approx. 0.4 miles away); John Jermyn (approx. 0.4 miles away); Jermyn Memorial Garden Circles of Life (approx. 0.4 miles away); War Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); World War Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); World War I Veterans Park (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Borough of Jermyn (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jermyn.

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Photographed By Don Morfe, September 28, 2015

2. First Aid Pioneer Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 482 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 2, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.