Jim Thorpe in Carbon County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Joseph L. Boyle (1915-1992)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 9, 2018
1. Joseph L. Boyle (1915-1992) Marker
"Reverend Msgr. John Chizmar of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church said it all for all of us. 'Joe made a difference,' he eulogized. 'He saw a Need and took the initiative to fill it; he gave Encouragement through his journalistic talents; he Worked hard for what he believed in; and he received Satisfaction in seeing people fulfilled. The first letters of those four words (Need, Encouragement, Work and Satisfaction) spell news. This was all part of his life, and the lives of the many people he met and touched.'
Simple words about a simple uncomplicated man.
Yet, a publisher, editor, author, photographer, teacher, philosopher, philanthropist, humanitarian, historian and most assuredly, a kind, honorable and decent person. A friend to all mankind.
In passing our way, Joe became an important part of our world. A world which will remember him with love and warm personal affection always.
Because he shared his life, his love, his hopes and his dreams with us he made a difference in our lives, our love, our hopes and our dreams.
It's true Joe.
You touched our lives and made a difference.
Such a very big difference.
God bless you."
Warren E. Siegmond
Erected
this page online
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Communications • Education.
Location. 40° 51.836′ N, 75° 44.248′ 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: A Novel Solution (here, next to this marker); April Fools! (here, next to this marker); Joe Boyle Made A Difference (here, next to this marker); Dam Across Mauch Chunk Creek (here, next to this marker); Molly Maguire Film (here, next to this marker); Train Museum Project (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.
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 148 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.
