Hanover Township in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Mount Joe Palooka

By William Fischer, Jr., June 2, 2019

1. Mount Joe Palooka Monument

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Dedicated to
Joe Palooka
Champion of Democracy
Created in Wilkes-Barre
by
Ham Fisher

Ham Fisher (1900-1955), Wilkes-Barre,
created comic strip here Joe Palooka, a world
heavyweight boxing champion. A clean living
role model, Palooka was syndicated in 900
newspapers read daily by 50 million for
54 years, ending in 1984.

During World War II, Palooka joined the Army,
boosted enlistments, raised troop morale and
promoted the sale of war bonds. Fisher was
commended by Presidents Roosevelt and
Truman for supporting the war effort
and national defense.

This monument was restored in 2017
through the joint efforts of the
Home Builders Association of Northeastern
Pennsylvania and retired Wilkes-Barre
businessman Max Bartikowsky.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #33 Harry S. Truman series list.

Location.

Joe Palooka Marker image. Click for full size.

By William Fischer, Jr., June 2, 2019

2. Joe Palooka Marker

41° 11.781′ N, 75° 53.351′ W. Marker is in Hanover Township, Pennsylvania, in Luzerne County. Marker is at the intersection of Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard (Pennsylvania Route 309) and Pine Run Road, on the left when traveling south on Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wilkes Barre PA 18706, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Wilkes-Barre (approx. 2.4 miles away); Amedeo Obici (1877-1947) (approx. 2.8 miles away); William Camp Gildersleeve (approx. 3.1 miles away); St. Nicholas R. C. Church (approx. 3.1 miles away); St. Conrad's Young Men's Society (approx. 3.1 miles away); St. Mary's High School (approx. 3.2 miles away); Jesse Fell (approx. 3.2 miles away); The Redington Hotel (approx. 3.3 miles away).

Also see . . .
1. Joe Palooka at Wikipedia. (Submitted on June 3, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Ham Fisher Bio at Comiclopedia. (Submitted on June 3, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Ham Fisher Bio at Yesterday's Papers. (Submitted on June 3, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Mount Joe Palooka Monument and Marker image. Click for full size.

By William Fischer, Jr., June 2, 2019

3. Mount Joe Palooka Monument and Marker

Looking NW along PA 309

Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 96 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 3, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.