Lattimer in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Lattimer Massacre

Photographed By Kevin W., June 12, 2011

1. Lattimer Massacre Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Here on September 10, 1897, nearly 400 immigrant coal miners on strike were met and fired upon by sheriff's deputies. Unarmed, they were marching from Harwood to Lattimer in support of higher wages and more equitable working conditions. Nineteen of the marchers were killed, and 38 were wounded. This was one of the most serious acts of violence in American labor history.

Erected 1997 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Labor Unions. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1781.

Location. 40° 59.483′ N, 75° 58.059′ W. Marker is in Lattimer, Pennsylvania, in Luzerne County. Marker is at the intersection of Quality Road and Lattimer Road (Pennsylvania Route 3028) on Quality Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lattimer Mines PA 18234, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Lattimer Massacre (a few steps from this marker);

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Honor Roll of St. Joseph’s Parish (approx. 2 miles away); St. Joseph's Church (approx. 2 miles away); Deputy Sheriff Eugene Boyarski Memorial (approx. 2.1 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 2.1 miles away); SFC. George J. Kendra (approx. 2.1 miles away); Hometown Heroes WWII (approx. 2.1 miles away); Hazleton High School Veteran Classmates (approx. 2.2 miles away).

Also see . . . Lattimer Massacre - Behind the Marker. ExplorePAHistory.com (Submitted on July 20, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Carolyn Martienssen, June 22, 2010

2. Lattimer Massacre Marker

Lattimer Massacre Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kevin W., June 12, 2011

3. Lattimer Massacre Markers

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2011, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 941 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 5, 2011, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 2. submitted on August 15, 2015, by Carolyn Martienssen of West Hazleton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on July 5, 2011, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.