West Brunswick Township near Orwigsburg in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Joe Louis

1914 - 1981

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 13, 2023

1. Joe Louis Marker

Inscription.

Regarded as one of the greatest heavyweights, the "Brown Bomber" reigned as world heavyweight champion from 1937 to 1949, and he competed in 26 championship fights. In 1938, during the buildup to World War II, Louis faced Nazi Germany's Max Schmeling before a crowd of over 70,000 at Yankee Stadium, as well as a worldwide radio audience. Louis knocked out Schmeling in the first round, elevating him to a national hero. His professional record was 66 wins & 3 losses, 52 wins by knockout.

Erected by Fighter's Heaven.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Patriots & Patriotism • Sports • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1937.

Location. 40° 38.246′ N, 76° 5.711′ W. Marker is near Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania, in Schuylkill County. It is in West Brunswick Township. It is on Sculps Hill Road 0.2 miles south of Centre Turnpike (Pennsylvania Route 61), on the right when traveling south. Marker is on the Fighter's Heaven (Muhammad Ali's Training Camp) grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 58 Sculps Hill Road, Orwigsburg PA 17961, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Pennsylvania’s Anthracite Coal Region.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Joe Frazier (a few steps from this marker); Jerry Quarry

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(a few steps from this marker); Gene Tunney (a few steps from this marker); Angelo Dundee (a few steps from this marker); Rocky Marciano (a few steps from this marker); Sonny Liston (a few steps from this marker); Archie Moore (a few steps from this marker); Muhammad Ali Training Camp (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Orwigsburg.

Also see . . .
1. 'Brown Bomber' was a hero to all (Schwartz, ESPN). (Submitted on September 15, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Joe Louis (Brittanica). (Submitted on September 15, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
3. Joe Louis: From Boxing Gloves to Combat Boots (National WWII Museum, 2020). (Submitted on September 15, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
4. Joe Louis’ Sacrifice and Service for Equality (Smithsonian Institution). (Submitted on September 15, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
5. Fighter's Heaven: Muhammad Ali's Training Camp. (Submitted on September 15, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 13, 2023

2. Joe Louis Marker

"Fighter's Heaven," Muhammad Ali's Training Camp image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 13, 2023

3. "Fighter's Heaven," Muhammad Ali's Training Camp

Gym building, with boxing rink inside

Credits. This page was last revised on September 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 171 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 15, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.