Lebanon in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Independent Fire Company No. 1
Photographed by William Pope, May 21, 2024
1. Independent Fire Company No. 1 Marker
10, 1910. Its first fire hall was located at 6th
and Canal Streets. In 1911 a Ladies Auxiliary
was formed. On September 25, 1915, the Fire Co
moved into the new Independent Borough Hall
on the southeast corner of 7th and Maple Streets.
The fire trucks increased in power and capacity
over the years
1910-1911 Hand drawn hose cart
1911 1918 Motorized combination hose
and chemical wagon
1918-1942 Triple Combination Seagraves
Vehicle (pictured above)
1942-1969 Mack Triple Combination Canopy
Cab Vehicle
1969-1982 Maxim 1000 Gallon a Minute
Vehicle
1982- Pierce Arrow 1250 Gallon Pumper
with a 750 Gallon booster tank
In May 1978 the Fire Company dedicated its
new Fire House at 712 Maple Street. This
addition was part of the former Harrison
School Building.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical date for this entry is September 10, 1910.
Location. 40° 21.007′ N, 76° 25.397′ W. Marker is in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, in Lebanon County. It is at the intersection of Maple Street (Pennsylvania Route 343) and North 7th Street, on the right when traveling east
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Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania, specifically in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, and in Greater Harrisburg. 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: Harrison School Building (here, next to this marker); Harrison (here, next to this marker); Lebanon Independent Borough (here, next to this marker); The Imperishable Scroll of Honor (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of Camp Coleman (approx. 0.3 miles away); Reading Railroad Station (approx. half a mile away); Cornwall & Lebanon Railroad Station (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lebanon.
Photographed by William Pope, May 21, 2024
2. Independent Fire Company No. 1 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2024, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 353 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 24, 2024, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
