Wilkes-Barre in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Wyoming Division Canal
Erected 1994 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.
Location. 41° 15.028′ N, 75° 52.807′ W. Marker is in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, in Luzerne County. Marker is on River Street near Jackson Street, on the right when traveling south. This Marker is located at the lower end of the Luzerne County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 North River Street, Wilkes Barre PA 18711, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Vietnam Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Ellen Webster Palmer (within shouting distance of this marker); Korean War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); 109th Field Artillery Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S.S. Wilkes-Barre (within shouting distance of this marker); Parents Corner (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); King's College Founders (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilkes-Barre.
Also see . . . Wyoming Division Canal - Behind the Marker. ExplorePAHistory.com (Submitted on July 20, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2017. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2009, by Michael Beatty of Hanover Township, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,703 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 4, 2009, by Michael Beatty of Hanover Township, Pennsylvania. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.