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

James Hazlett Binns

1912 - 1985

— Industrialist • Patriot • Humanitarian • Mentor —

James Hazlett Binns Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, February 9, 2008

1. James Hazlett Binns Marker

Inscription. He rose from sales trainee to become president and chairman of Armstrong World Industries, a director of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and chairman of the National Association of Manufacturers. A leader in the revitalization of Downtown Lancaster, he exemplified the belief that individuals and businesses are responsible for the well-being of their communities.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.

Location. 40° 2.406′ N, 76° 18.375′ W. Marker is in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster County. It is on N. Queen Street 0.1 miles north of Orange Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lancaster PA 17603, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania, specifically in Pennsylvania Dutch Country,

and in the Susquehanna Valley.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

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: Ruamie Hill Binns (here, next to this marker); Joseph Simon (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); World War II Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away); World War II Merchant Marine Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away); Vietnam War Veterans Memorial (about

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300 feet away); Korean War Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lancaster.

Full view of plaque. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, February 9, 2008

2. Full view of plaque.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,719 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 11, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.