Pittston in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Pittston Fort
Photographed by Craig Swain, July 25, 2008
1. Pittston Fort Marker
marks the southern side of
Pittston Fort
here in June and July 1778,
gathered four hundred fugitives
for protection against
British and Indian foes.
Capt. Jeremiah Blanchard
and
Lieut. Timothy Keyes
in commnd. Erected
by
Dial Rock Chapter
D.A.R.
1778 - 1906
Erected 1906 by Dial Rock Chapter, Daughers of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1778.
Location. 41° 19.768′ N, 75° 47.253′ W. Marker is in Pittston, Pennsylvania, in Luzerne County. It is at the intersection of North Main Street and Parsonage Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pittston PA 18640, 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: A different marker also named Pittston Fort (here, next to this marker); Jenkins Fort (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Jenkins' Fort (approx. 0.3 miles away); Sam Miceli Veterans' Memorial Park
this page online
Photographed by Craig Swain, July 25, 2008
2. Pittston Fort Marker
At the foot of the stone is a memorial stone, In memory of our pioneers, Pittston Centennial Committee, 1954.
Photographed by Craig Swain
3. Pittston Fort State and DAR Markers
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,125 times since then and 35 times this year. Last updated on June 14, 2012, by Sharleen Palaima of Pittston, Pennsylvania. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 20, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
