Slatington in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Victory Park
Photographed By Laura Klotz, May 23, 2023
1. Victory Park Marker
Inscription.
Victory Park. . In 1919 a group of public-spirited citizens envisioned Victory Park as a memorial to world war one veterans. The existing park known as Kern's Grove included a ball field and woodlands. The community-funded park was dedicated on July 4, 1921 during a day long festival. The park was used extensively for picnics, dances, big band concerts and family reunions. Roller-skating took place in an open-air covered pavilion, which was destroyed by fire in the late 1960's. Slatington's football and baseball teams played here until the dedication of Alumni Field in 1962. The community swimming pool was opened in 1963.
In 1919 a group of public-spirited citizens envisioned Victory Park as a memorial to WWI veterans. The existing park known as Kern's Grove included a ball field and woodlands. The community-funded park was dedicated on July 4, 1921 during a day long festival. The park was used extensively for picnics, dances, big band concerts and family reunions. Roller-skating took place in an open-air covered pavilion, which was destroyed by fire in the late 1960's. Slatington's football and baseball teams played here until the dedication of Alumni Field in 1962. The community swimming pool was opened in 1963.
Location. 40° 44.58′ N, 75° 36.569′ W. Marker is in Slatington, Pennsylvania, in Lehigh County. Marker is on Grove Street, on the right when traveling west. The marker is at the entrance of the road leading to the community swimming pool, at the southern end of the park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Slatington PA 18080, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Remaley Settlers (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Neff House Hotel
Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2023, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 96 times since then and 25 times this year. Last updated on May 24, 2023, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 24, 2023, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
