Wyoming in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Battlefield of Wyoming
Erected by the Rotary Club of Wyoming, PA.
July 1935
Erected 1935 by Rotary Club of Wyoming.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 3, 1950.
Location. 41° 18.908′ N, 75° 49.949′ W. Marker is in Wyoming, Pennsylvania, in Luzerne County. Marker is at the intersection of Wyoming Avenue (U.S. 11) and Fourth Street, on the right when traveling north on Wyoming Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wyoming PA 18644, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. War Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); The Bloody Rock (approx. half a mile away); Battle of Wyoming (approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Wyoming (approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named War Memorial (approx. one mile away); Captain Ann Bernatitus (approx. one mile away); a different marker also named War Memorial (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wyoming.
Also see . . .
1. Battle of Wyoming and Hartley's Expidition. Probably no episode of the Revolutionary War caused more horror and outrage among Americans than the so-called “Wyoming Massacre” on July 3, 1778. (Submitted on August 20, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. Battle and Massacre of Wyoming. A detailed discussion of the battle and associated events. The site also offers histories of the units involved. (Submitted on August 20, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,411 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 20, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.