Forest City in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Pennsylvania Anthracite Coal Miners Memorial
Forest City, Pa.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 11, 2017
1. Pennsylvania Anthracite Coal Miners Memorial Marker
Some settled in what the world recognized as
the Hard Coal Region
In memory of:
Those who built our small towns
labored and died in the mining industry
to provide for a better tomorrow —
this sculpture stands as a lasting tribute
to all Pennsylvania anthracite coal miners
and their families.
Envisioned by the proud families and friends of the coal miners and created through the dedicated efforts of the Forest City Area Rotary Club
1994 - 1995
Erected by Forest City Area Rotary Club.
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1994.
Location. 41° 38.795′ N, 75° 28.014′ W. Marker is in Forest City, Pennsylvania, in Susquehanna County. It is on Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 171/247) north of Maxey Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 331 Main Street, Forest City PA 18421, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and memorial is in Pennsylvania’s Wyoming Valley. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies:
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Anthracite Coal Mining Region of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Penn State University Libraries website entry (Submitted on January 22, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Mining Anthracite. Explore PA History website entry (Submitted on June 13, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Additional commentary.
1. Credit to the Artist
I saw your article and I feel that credit should be given to the Sculptor of the memorial. The fact that only the photographers name is under the pictures is fine but a little misleading. The Scultor is Martin Heffron of Minersville . I think he should also be given credit for his work ! I have other information if needed!
You are correct - credit should
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 11, 2017
2. Pennsylvania Anthracite Coal Miners Memorial
— Submitted September 19, 2017, by Amber DeLong of Pottsville, Pennsylvania.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 11, 2017
3. Pennsylvania Anthracite Coal Miners Memorial Detail
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 11, 2017
4. Pennsylvania Anthracite Coal Miners Memorial Detail
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 11, 2017
5. Pennsylvania Anthracite Coal Miners Memorial Detail
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 11, 2017
6. Pennsylvania Anthracite Coal Miners Memorial Detail
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 11, 2017
7. Pennsylvania Anthracite Coal Miners Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 986 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on June 13, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
