Jim Thorpe in Carbon County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Dam Across Mauch Chunk Creek

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 9, 2018

1. Dam Across Mauch Chunk Creek Marker

Inscription.
In a story about a fictional lake formed by a dam across the Mauch Chunk Creek, Boyle wrote, "the impounded body of water might be used as a major source of consumer supply," or used "as a lake area for the recreation and enjoyment of tourists visiting the Switzerland of America." By also explaining the dam's use in flood control, Boyle accurately described the major purposes of the Mauch Chunk Creek Watershed Project begun in 1972.

Mauch Chunk Lake Park is now one of the most important recreational areas in Carbon County and hosts swimming, boating, camping, fishing, picnicking, hiking, mountain biking, and cross country skiing.

Erected by Carbon County.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1972.

Location. 40° 51.836′ N, 75° 44.247′ W. Marker is in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, in Carbon County. It is at the intersection of Packer Hill Avenue and Hazard Square, on the right when traveling west on Packer Hill Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jim Thorpe PA 18229, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

and in the Pocono Mountains.

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: April Fools! (here, next to this marker); Molly Maguire Film (here,

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next to this marker); A Novel Solution (here, next to this marker); Joseph L. Boyle (1915-1992) (here, next to this marker); Train Museum Project (here, next to this marker); Joe Boyle Made A Difference (here, next to this marker); Mine Museum Project (here, next to this marker); The Soldiers and Sailors Monument (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jim Thorpe.

Joe Boyle Plaza image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 9, 2018

2. Joe Boyle Plaza

Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 154 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 17, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.