Bear Creek Township in Wilkes-Barre in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Sullivan's March

Photographed By Laura Klotz, May 9, 2023

1. Sullivan's March Marker

Inscription. Gen. John Sullivan's army camped a short distance west from here on June 22, 1779. It was the fifth camp on the march from Easton. Next day the army reached Fort Wyoming, Wilkes-Barre.

Erected 1947 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 22, 1779.

Location. 41° 11.508′ N, 75° 47.012′ W. Marker is in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, in Luzerne County. It is in Bear Creek Township. Marker is on Bear Creek Boulevard (U.S. 115) west of Maple Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4159 Bear Creek Blvd, Wilkes Barre PA 18702, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Wilkes-Barre Township War Memorial (approx. 5 miles away); World War Memorial (approx. 5 miles away); World War II Memorial (approx. 5 miles away); Saint John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church (approx. 5 miles away); Saint Mary of the Dormition Byzantine Catholic Church Bell (approx. 5 miles away); Wilkes-Barre (approx.

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5 miles away); a different marker also named Wilkes-Barre (approx. 5.3 miles away); Baltimore Mine Tunnel Disaster (approx. 5½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilkes-Barre.

Photographed By Laura Klotz, May 9, 2023

2. Sullivan's March Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2023, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 91 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 9, 2023, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.