Laporte in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
"Freight Gate"
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 30, 2022
1. "Freight Gate" Marker
This "freight gate” was originally on Court Street and was used similarly as an actual freight entrance for the Courthouse. Everything from paper supplies, garbage and prisoners passed thru this gate both ways.
When the wrought iron fence that surrounded the Courthouse Square was removed in early 1950's, much of it went to private homes in Sullivan County. This gate went to a home in Lopez and was placed in front of a carriage barn on Church Street. Over time cars replaced the horse drawn carriages. The custodian for the Courthouse at that time, took out his carriage house and replaced it with a garage. The garage walls were wider than the width of the gates that had been cemented into the ground, so they were opened all the way to allow cars through the garage doors and le[f]t to stand there for decades.
Erected by Sullivan County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Man-Made Features.
Location. 41° 25.401′ N, 76° 29.602′ W. Marker is in Laporte, Pennsylvania, in Sullivan County. Marker is on Meylert Street east of Muncy Street, on the left when traveling east. Marker and gate are on the Sullivan County Historical Society museum grounds. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. St. Peter's Church Bench (here, next to this marker); Dye Kettle (here, next to this marker); Dr. Theodore Joseph Saul, Capt. M.C. (within shouting distance of this marker); Sullivan County (within shouting distance of this marker); Sullivan County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Sacred Heart (approx. 0.3 miles away); Burial Grounds (approx. 0.3 miles away); Celestia (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Laporte.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 30, 2022
2. "Freight Gate" and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 31, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 62 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 31, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
