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

Coal Miners’ and Laborers’ Strike

Photographed By PaulwC3, August 4, 2013

1. Coal Miners’ and Laborers’ Strike Marker

Inscription. A riot occurred here on August 1, 1877, in which armed citizens fired upon strikers, killing four. Many were injured, including Scranton’s mayor. As in numerous US cities, this labor unrest was a result of the US depression of 1873 and a nationwide railroad strike in 1877.

Erected 2008 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Labor Unions. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.

Location. 41° 24.407′ N, 75° 39.913′ W. Marker is in Scranton, Pennsylvania, in Lackawanna County. Marker is at the intersection of Lackawanna Avenue and South Washington Avenue on Lackawanna Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 432 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton PA 18503, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Route of the First Successful Electric Streetcar (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Route of the First Successful Electric Streetcar (about 600 feet away); First Rite Aid Corporation Drugstore (about 600 feet away); Mellon Bank Building (about 700 feet away);

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Lackawanna County (about 700 feet away); Marion Langan Munley (about 700 feet away); Piazza dell' Arte (about 700 feet away); General Thaddeus Kosciuszko (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Scranton.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study the markers shown.

Also see . . . Report of the Committee Appointed to Investigate the Railroad Riots in July. (Submitted on August 16, 2013, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)

Wide view of the Coal Miners’ and Laborers’ Strike Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By PaulwC3, August 4, 2013

2. Wide view of the Coal Miners’ and Laborers’ Strike Marker

The intersection of Lackawanna and Washington (in the background) was scene of the most violent of clashes between strikers and law enforcement.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2013, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 768 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 16, 2013, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.