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

General Thaddeus Kosciuszko

Born Feb. 4, 1746 • Died Oct. 15, 1817

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 31, 2016

1. General Thaddeus Kosciuszko Marker

Inscription. American Revolutionary War Hero. Lover of Freedom. Son of Poland. The first foreign officer to come to the aid of the American cause. Recruited by the Continental Congress for his military brilliance and engineering skill to fight for American freedom and independence.

Planned and directed the artillery fire in the Battle of Saratoga, the first American victory over the British, considered the turning point of the American Revolutionary War. Designed and helped to erect the fortifications at West Point, where the first monument was erected by the cadets in his honor. Led the famous attack against James Island in the Battle of Charleston where the last shot of the Revolutionary War was fired. Called

"The Father of the American Artillery."

Awarded American citizenship by the Continental Congress. Thomas Jefferson said of him, "He is as pure a Son of Liberty as I have ever known, and of that liberty which is to go to all, and not to the few and rich alone."

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson series list.

Location. 41° 24.45′ N, 75° 39.764′

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W. Marker is in Scranton, Pennsylvania, in Lackawanna County. Marker is at the intersection of Spruce Street and Lee Court, on the right when traveling west on Spruce Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Lackawanna County Courthouse Grounds, Scranton PA 18503, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Revolutionary War Patriots (here, next to this marker); Piazza dell' Arte (a few steps from this marker); Marion Langan Munley (within shouting distance of this marker); Lackawanna County (within shouting distance of this marker); First Electric Cars (within shouting distance of this marker); Pearl Harbor Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Medal of Honor (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Medal of Honor (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Scranton.

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Also see . . .
1. General Thaddeus Kosciuszko. (Submitted on December 31, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Thaddeus Kosciuszko. (Submitted on December 31, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial. (Submitted on December 31, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

General Thaddeus Kosciuszko Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 31, 2016

2. General Thaddeus Kosciuszko Monument

Courthouse in background

General Thaddeus Kosciuszko Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 31, 2016

3. General Thaddeus Kosciuszko Statue

Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 757 times since then and 27 times this year. Last updated on May 13, 2023, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 31, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.