Scranton in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lithuanian Roadside Cross Memorial
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 1, 2022
1. Lithuanian Roadside Cross Memorial
who heroically died in defense of
our country, suffering and oppressed
Lithuanian people behind the Iron Curtain
and deceased parishioners of
St. Joseph Lithuanian Parish
Dedicated and Blessed May 26, 1975
Erected 1975 by St. Joseph Lithuanian Parishioners.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical date for this entry is May 26, 1975.
Location. 41° 26.085′ N, 75° 39.663′ W. Marker is in Scranton, Pennsylvania, in Lackawanna County. Marker is on Main Avenue north of Theodore Street, on the left when traveling north. The "chapel-post" stands between the former St. Joseph Lithuanian Church (now St. Thomas More Parish) and School. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 116 Theodore St, Scranton PA 18508, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. World Wars Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Jerry Moran (approx. 0.3 miles away); Tadas Kosciuska (approx. 0.4 miles away); Silkman House (approx. 0.4 miles away); St. Mary of the Most Holy Rosary Church Cornerstone (approx. half a mile away); Our Founding Pastors
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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 1, 2022
2. Lithuanian Roadside Cross Memorial
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 1, 2022
3. Lithuanian Roadside Cross Memorial Detail
Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 2, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 84 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 2, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
