Scranton in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The “Pioneer”

Photographed by Paul Crumlish, June 16, 2010

1. The “Pioneer” Marker

Inscription.
This gravity railroad car, used on the Pennsylvania Coal Company Railroad, was presented by the company to the City of Scranton, Sept. 3, 1909. The car was used on the line from Hawley to Pittston from 1850 to 1884.

Erected 1948 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 3, 1743.

Location. 41° 24.046′ N, 75° 38.604′ W. Marker is in Scranton, Pennsylvania, in Lackawanna County. It can be reached from Nay Aug Road 0.1 miles east of Arthur Street. The marker is on the north side of the pedestrian walkway in Nay Aug Park behind the Everhart Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1901 Mulberry Street, Scranton PA 18510, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Pennsylvania’s Wyoming Valley.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia.

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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: World War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Brooks Coal Mine (within shouting distance of this marker); Coal Miners Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Everhart Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); The Battleship Maine Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Sigillaria Fossil (within shouting distance of this marker); Vietnam Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jerry Tomasetti (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Scranton.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Brooks Model Coal Mine (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. To better understand the relationship,

Wide view of The “Pioneer” Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Paul Crumlish, June 16, 2010

2. Wide view of The “Pioneer” Marker

Located in Scranton's Nay Aug Park.

study the marker shown.

Also see . . .
1. Gravity Railroad. Wayne County Historical Society website entry (Submitted on June 22, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)

2. The "Pioneer" - Behind the Marker. ExplorePAHistory.com (Submitted on July 19, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

The “Pioneer” passenger car image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Paul Crumlish, June 16, 2010

3. The “Pioneer” passenger car

One of the last remaining Pennsylvania Coal Company Railroad passenger cars from the gravity railroad era.

The “Pioneer” Railcar image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 24, 2025

4. The “Pioneer” Railcar

Credits. This page was last revised on September 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,196 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 22, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. 4. submitted on September 24, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.