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

Pittston Fort

Photographed By Craig Swain, July 25, 2008

1. Pittston Fort Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This Stone
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 (DAR) 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. Marker 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.

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);

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

a different marker also named Jenkins' Fort (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Greater Pittston Coal Miner (approx. 0.3 miles away); St. John the Baptist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); War Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Erie Railroad Co. v. Tompkins (approx. half a mile away); World War Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittston.

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.

Pittston Fort State and DAR Markers image. Click for full size.

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 1,600 times since then and 31 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.