Wilkes-Barre in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Jesse Fell
(1751-1830)
Photographed By PaulwC3, August 4, 2013
1. Jesse Fell Marker
At his tavern here on Feb. 11, 1808, Fell burned “stone coal” successfully in an open grate. This famed experiment spurred the rise of the anthracite industry & the Wyoming Valley's growth. He was a judge, 1798-1830; first burgess of Wilkes-Barre, 1806.
Erected 1996 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1992.
Location. 41° 14.572′ N, 75° 53.008′ W. Marker is in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, in Luzerne County. Marker is at the intersection of East Northampton Ave and South Washington Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East Northampton Ave. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wilkes Barre PA 18701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Mary's High School (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); F.M. Kirby & Co. Store (approx. 0.2 miles away); Main Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Redington Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Birthplace of the National Federation of the Blind (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Conrad's Young Men's Society
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Also see . . .
1. Jesse Fell. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on November 3, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Look Back: Stone coal first burned for domestic use in 1808. Times-Leader newspaper website entry (2022) (Submitted on November 3, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
3. Reading Eagle: Judge's friends saw hoax in plan to burn hard coal. Google News archive (Submitted on August 12, 2013, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
Photographed By PaulwC3, August 4, 2013
2. Wide view of the Jesse Fell Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2013, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 927 times since then and 283 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 11, 2013, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.
