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

First Aid Pioneer

Photographed By Don Morfe, September 28, 2015

1. First Aid Pioneer Marker

Inscription. Here in 1899 Dr. Matthew J. Shields organized first aid for mine workers. From it grew the plan of Red Cross industrial first aid, which he helped establish. Dr. Shields died in Scranton January 23, 1939.

Erected 1947 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 23, 1939.

Location. 41° 32.044′ N, 75° 33.113′ W. Marker is in Jermyn, Pennsylvania, in Lackawanna County. Marker is at the intersection of Business U.S. 6 and Pennsylvania Route 107 on U.S. 6Business . Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jermyn PA 18433, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. World War Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); World War I Veterans Park (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Borough of Jermyn (approx. 0.6 miles away); War Memorial (approx. ¾ mile away); Saint Michael's Orthodox Church War Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); World Wars Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Saint John's Church War Memorial

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(approx. 1.1 miles away); Aylesworth Creek Lake (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jermyn.

Photographed By Don Morfe, September 28, 2015

2. First Aid Pioneer Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 454 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 2, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.