Wyoming in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Battlefield of Wyoming
Photographed by Craig Swain, July 25, 2008
1. Battlefield of Wyoming Marker
Between 4 and 5 o'clock in the afternoon of July 3, 1778, an American force of about 300 men, led by Col. Zebulon Butler, Col. Nathan Denison, Lieut. Col. George Dorrance and Major Jonathan Garrett formed in line of battle east and west of this spot, then advanced in a northerly direction about a mile and attacked some 700 British and Indians, but were driven back beyond this point and of the Americans engaged more than half of them were slain in the battle and in the massacre that followed.
Erected 1935 by Rotary Club of Wyoming.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 3, 1778.
Location. 41° 18.908′ N, 75° 49.949′ W. Marker is in Wyoming, Pennsylvania, in Luzerne County. It is at the intersection of Wyoming Avenue (U.S. 11) and Fourth Street, on the right when traveling north on Wyoming Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wyoming PA 18644, 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 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: War Memorial (approx. Ό mile away); Veterans Memorial (approx. Ό mile away); The Bloody Rock (approx. half a mile away); World War II Memorial
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1. Battle of Wyoming and Hartley's Expidition. Probably no episode of the Revolutionary War caused more horror and outrage among Americans than the so-called “Wyoming Massacre” on July 3, 1778. (Submitted on August 20, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. Battle and Massacre of Wyoming. A detailed discussion of the battle and associated events. The site also offers histories of the units involved. (Submitted on August 20, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed by Craig Swain, July 25, 2008
2. Battlefield of Wyoming Marker
Photographed by Craig Swain, July 25, 2008
3. American Battle Line
Looking to the west along Fourth Street. The American battle line formed in this vicinity, facing north (right).
Photographed by Craig Swain, July 25, 2008
4. American Advance
Looking northwest from the marker location. The American advance moved generally along the axis used today by Wyoming Avenue, U.S. 11, to the northwest, where the British lines had formed.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 3,196 times since then and 81 times this year. Last updated on September 20, 2024, by Mark St. Martin of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 20, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
