Scranton in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Honorable George W. Bush
President of the United States,
Visited the University of Scranton
on 16 January 2003
to greet the people of
Northeastern Pennsylvania
and to address the nation.
Erected by University of Scranton.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #43 George W. Bush series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 16, 2003.
Location. 41° 24.309′ N, 75° 39.361′ W. Marker is in Scranton, Pennsylvania, in Lackawanna County. Marker is on the Byron Recreation Complex building, along The Commons walkway on the University of Scranton campus. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Scranton PA 18510, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jacob and the Angel (within shouting distance of this marker); Inigo Becomes St. Ignatius - 1491-1556 (within shouting distance of this marker); Catherine Manley Coffey (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Thomas College "Old Main" Cornerstone (about 500 feet away); George H. Catlin Memorial House (about 600 feet away); William W. Scranton (about 600 feet away); Martyrs' Grove (approx. 0.2 miles away); Houlihan - McLean Center (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Scranton.
Also see . . . President Bush Speaks to the Nation from the University. (Submitted on January 2, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 165 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 2, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on January 2, 2019, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.