Shamokin in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John Fitzgerald Kennedy
In Memory of
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 13, 2023
1. John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial
Inaugurated January 20, 1961
Died November 22, 1963
Ask not what your country can do for you,
ask what you can do for your country.
Dedicated July 4, 1964
Erected 1964 by the People of Shamokin and Coal Township and Juniorettes.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #35 John F. Kennedy series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 20, 1961.
Location. 40° 47.365′ N, 76° 33.484′ W. Marker is in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, in Northumberland County. Marker is on Lincoln Street east of Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 125), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 140 West Lincoln Street, Shamokin PA 17872, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Spanish-American War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Stanley A. Coveleski (within shouting distance of this marker); Legacy Park (within shouting distance of this marker); The Price of Freedom Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured
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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 13, 2023
2. John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 51 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 21, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
