Honesdale in Wayne County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Historic Honesdale
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 3, 2020
1. Historic Honesdale Mural
Incorporated 1823
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The Stourbridge Lion
Trial Run
August 1829 Eight
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Art Wall Jr.
1923-2001
Won the Masters Tournament
in 1959
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Highlights for Children
Founded in 1946
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The Wayne County Fair
Established 1862
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Wayne County Glass Industry
Beginning 1807
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Winter Wonderland
Lyrics by
Richard Smith
1934
[Muralists Jeff George and Pauline Glykokokalos]
Erected 2018 by Greater Honesdale Partnership.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce
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Location. 41° 34.4′ N, 75° 15.387′ W. Marker is in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, in Wayne County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 6) and 9th Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 840 Main Street, Honesdale PA 18431, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lincoln Nomination (within shouting distance of this marker); F. M. Crane House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); General Lyman L. Lemnitzer (about 400 feet away); Senator Kingsbury House (about 400 feet away); Grace Episcopal Church (about 400 feet away); War Memorial (about 400 feet away); Delaware & Hudson Canal (about 400 feet away); "Winter Wonderland" (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Honesdale.
Also see . . .
1. Wayne County Historical Society. Society website homepage (Submitted on October 8, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. History of Highlights for Children. Website homepage (Submitted on October 8, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. The Stourbridge Lion
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 3, 2020
2. Historic Honesdale MarMuralker
4. About the Wayne County (PA) Fair. Fair website homepage (Submitted on October 8, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
5. Wayne County Cut-Glass Industry. Wayne County Historical Society website entry (Submitted on October 8, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
6. Who is Art Wall Jr?. Honesdale Golf Club website entry (Submitted on October 8, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
7. The Story Behind "Winter Wonderland". Family Tree website entry (Submitted on October 26, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 105 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 8, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
