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

Jacob Weiss Memorial

Photographed by Don Morfe, August 2, 2015

1. Jacob Weiss Memorial Marker

Inscription. In memory of Jacob Weiss, born in Philadelphia Sept. 16, 1750. Pioneer, Patriot and Colonel in the American Revolution. This monument is situated 334 yards east of the spot where he built his log cabin in 1783, on the east bank of the Lehigh River. He founded Weissport in 1826 and it was named in his honor. Also to the memory of the soldiers and sailors who fought in the several wars from the Revolutionary to the World War, inclusive.

Erected by the secret organizations of Weissport and grateful friends of the bronze tablet donated by Mrs. Magina Kistler Mantz, in memory of her father P. J. Kistler, citizen of Weissport for many years. 1898-Nov. 11, 1925-1917

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is September 16, 1750.

Location. 40° 49.792′ N, 75° 42.071′ W. Memorial is in Weissport, Pennsylvania, in Carbon County. It is on White Street. The marker is located in Weissport Borough Park. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Lehighton PA 18235, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this

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memorial is in Pennsylvania’s Anthracite Coal Region

and in the Pocono Mountains.

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: National War Savings Campaign of 1918 (a few steps from this marker); Fort Allen (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Betty Mullen Brey (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Betty Mullen Brey (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Betty Mullen Brey (about 300 feet away); Franklin's Week in Weissport (about 300 feet away); Fort Allen Well (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Fort Allen (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Weissport.

Jacob Weiss Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, August 2, 2015

2. Jacob Weiss Memorial

Red Neck Festival Banner hangin in the park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, August 2, 2015

3. Red Neck Festival Banner hangin in the park

Sign at the entrance to the Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, August 2, 2015

4. Sign at the entrance to the Park

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 813 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 8, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.