Pittston in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

President John F. Kennedy Memorial Statue

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 29, 2023

1. President John F. Kennedy Memorial Statue Marker

Inscription.

This statue is dedicated to all the deceased members of
President John F. Kennedy Knights of Columbus Council 372

[Dedicated] July 9, 2017

Artist DJ Bawden
Figures of Faith
Provo, Utah

Erected 2017 by Jacquelines' Ladies Auxiliary KofC Council 372 and the Greater Pittston Friendly Sons of St. Patrick.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #35 John F. Kennedy series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2017.

Location. 41° 19.392′ N, 75° 47.483′ W. Marker is in Pittston, Pennsylvania, in Luzerne County. It is at the intersection of Kennedy Boulevard and Water Street, on the left when traveling south on Kennedy Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pittston PA 18640, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

in the Wyoming Valley,

and in Greater Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically

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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: Fire Fighters' Memorial Bridge (a few steps from this marker); John F. Lombardo and Leonard C. Insalaco II (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain Thomas Jerome Hromisin (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lieutenant Colonel Richard Joseph Berrettini (about 300 feet away); Corporal Dale Justin Kridlo (about 300 feet away); Our Hometown Heroes (about 300 feet away); 1st Lieutenant Jeffrey Frank DePrimo (about 300 feet away); The Honorable James A. Musto (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittston.

President John F. Kennedy Memorial Statue and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 29, 2023

2. President John F. Kennedy Memorial Statue and Marker

Looking east along Water Street

President John F. Kennedy Memorial Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 29, 2023

3. President John F. Kennedy Memorial Statue

Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 195 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 30, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.