West Brunswick Township in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Joe Louis
1914 - 1981
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 in West Brunswick Township, Pennsylvania, in Schuylkill County. Marker 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.
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 (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 West Brunswick Township.
Also see . . .
1. 'Brown Bomber' was a hero to all (Schwartz, ESPN). (Submitted on September 15, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Joe Louis (Brittanica). (Submitted on September 15, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Joe Louis: From Boxing Gloves to Combat Boots (National WWII Museum, 2020). (Submitted on September 15, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
4. Joe Louis’ Sacrifice and Service for Equality (Smithsonian Institution). (Submitted on September 15, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
5. Fighter's Heaven: Muhammad Ali's Training Camp. (Submitted on September 15, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 46 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 15, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.