St. Clair in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

John Siney

(1831-1880)

Photographed By PaulwC3, August 3, 2013

1. John Siney Marker

Inscription. Pioneering labor organizer and leader of the Workingmen’s Benevolent Association (WBA) of Schuylkill County, a union of anthracite mineworkers. Formed nearby in 1868, WBA had 20,000 members in 22 districts; secured state mine safety laws and the first labor contract in the industry. Siney was president of the Miners National Association and was active in the Greenback Labor Party.

Erected 2003 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Labor Unions. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.

Location. 40° 43.121′ N, 76° 11.523′ W. Marker is in St. Clair, Pennsylvania, in Schuylkill County. Marker is on Claude Lord Boulevard (Pennsylvania Route 67) 0.3 miles north of West Russell Street (Pennsylvania Route 621). The marker is accessible on foot from the dead end of West Carroll Street walking along the abandoned section of South 4th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saint Clair PA 17970, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies.

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Valeria Davis (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Vice Admiral Joel Thompson Boone (about 400 feet away); Schuylkill Canal (approx. 2.1 miles away); Veterans of Port Carbon (approx. 2.1 miles away); Molly Maguire Executions (approx. 2.2 miles away); Schuylkill County (approx. 2.2 miles away); General George A. Joulwan (approx. 2.2 miles away); Pottsville Maroons (approx. 2.2 miles away).

Also see . . .
1. The Samuel Gompers Papers:. In 1887 the Miners' and Mine Laborers' Amalgamated Association raised funds to erect a monument "in memory of his firm devotion to the cause of labor." And over time he would be remembered as the union pioneer whose work paved the way for the United Mine Workers of America. (Submitted on September 15, 2013, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)

2. John Siney at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on September 18, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
3. John Siney, St. Clair, Schuylkill County - MarkerQuest . An overview of the gentleman's life and achievements. (Submitted on February 9, 2022, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania.)

Wide view of the John Siney Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By PaulwC3, August 3, 2013

2. Wide view of the John Siney Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2013, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 927 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 15, 2013, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.