Jim Thorpe in Carbon County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
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1805 - 1879
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"I mention these circumstances as an encouragement of what may be accomplished by a life of integrity, energy and devotion to business."
Matthew S. Henry, 1860, History of the Lehigh Valley
① Lehigh Valley Railroad - Founded by Asa Packer on the eastern bank of the Lehigh River, it lies at the base of Bear Mountain. Once essential for moving coal from Pennsylvania's southern anthracite fields, Norfolk Southern now runs freight on the line, essential to their success.
② Lehigh Canal - The Lehigh Coal and Navigation company originally employed Packer as a canal boat builder. An early means for shipping coal, today the Canal and adjacent Trail are part of a major preservation effort.
③ New Jersey Central Railroad Station - Once Packer's rival, the 1888 NJCRR passenger train station is now a Visitor Information Center and Landing for the Delaware and Lehigh National and State Heritage Corridor.
④ LC&N Building - Offices of the Lehigh Valley Railroad and the Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company were located here. Richly ornamented with terra cotta masonry, today it houses senior citizens.
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⑥ St. Mark's Church - Packer was instrumental in building this church and served as vestryman for over 40 years. Many family memorial gifts adorn this fine Gothic Church where the Packer family worshipped.
⑦ Historic Stone Row - Packer constructed sixteen stone row homes in 1848 as company housing for his employees. Unique shops and residents preserve them for future generations.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Religion & Religious Structures • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lehigh Canal series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 40° 51.867′ N, 75° 44.291′ W. Marker is in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, in Carbon County. It is on Packer Hill Avenue north of Hazard Square, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker
Photographed by Kevin W., June 20, 2010
2. View his Life from his Home Marker
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: Asa Packer Mansion (here, next to this marker); The Self Made Man (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Asa Packer Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Mauch Chunk World War II Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); The Soldiers and Sailors Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Carbon County (within shouting distance of this marker); Mine Museum Project (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dam Across Mauch Chunk Creek (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jim Thorpe.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 167 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 24, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on June 25, 2010, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
