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

Carbondale

Photographed By Don Morfe, September 28, 2015

1. Carbondale Marker

Inscription. Founded by the Wurts brothers, pioneers in developing anthracite resources of the region, in 1822. Here the first underground mine was opened in June, 1831, near Seventh Ave. Chartered as a city in 1851.

Erected 1947 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1831.

Location. 41° 34.328′ N, 75° 30.196′ W. Marker is in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, in Lackawanna County. The marker is located at City Hall and across from the Fire Station. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 6th Avenue, Carbondale PA 18407, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Patrolman William F. McAndrew (within shouting distance of this marker); Carbondale City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Carbondale City Hall / Memorial Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Carbondale City Hall and Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Global War on Terror Memorial of Remembrance (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Memorial Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Col. Alvin D. Ungerleider (within shouting distance of this marker); War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carbondale.

Photographed By Don Morfe, September 28, 2015

2. Carbondale Marker

Carbondale City Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, September 28, 2015

3. Carbondale City Hall

Carbondale Fire Station image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, September 28, 2015

4. Carbondale Fire Station

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 383 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 2, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.