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

Memorial Park

Photographed by Don Morfe, September 28, 2015

1. Memorial Park Marker

Inscription. In the 1880’s, under the leadership of William H. Davies Post 187 of the G.A.R. Memorial Park was established on the former Carbondale militia parade ground and a monument and fountain were erected to honor the veterans of the U.S. Civil War.

Over the years, monuments were added to honor the memory of veterans of the Spanish American War, World War I and II, the Korean War and Vietnam conflict, along with plaques recognizing Patrick DeLacey and Lieutenant Joseph R. Sarnoski, both recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, Spanish-American • War, US Civil • War, Vietnam • War, World I • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.

Location. 41° 34.337′ N, 75° 30.155′ W. Marker is in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, in Lackawanna County. It is at the intersection of North Main Street (Business U.S. 6) and 6th Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street. The marker is across the street from the Carbondale City Hall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Carbondale PA 18407, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is 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: Global War on Terror Memorial of Remembrance (here, next to this marker); War Memorial (a few steps from

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this marker); Col. Alvin D. Ungerleider (a few steps from this marker); Carbondale City Hall and Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); General Jerome F. O’Malley (within shouting distance of this marker); Carbondale City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Patrolman William F. McAndrew (within shouting distance of this marker); Carbondale City Hall and Public Library (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carbondale.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Carbondale City Hall / Memorial Park (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Don Morfe, September 28, 2015

2. Memorial Park Marker

World War II Memorial in the background

Memorial Park-Civil War Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, September 28, 2015

3. Memorial Park-Civil War Monument

Memorial Park-Base of the Civil War Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, September 28, 2015

4. Memorial Park-Base of the Civil War Monument

Upper plaque-Civil War Monument-Erected-1885-new base completely restored-1985 by Carbondale Memorial Day Committee and Historical Society and civic minded citizens. Lower plaque-Patrick DeLacey-143rd Pennsylvania Infantry Congressional Medal of Honor

Memorial Park-Lt. Joseph R. Sarnoski Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, September 28, 2015

5. Memorial Park-Lt. Joseph R. Sarnoski Memorial

In Memory of Medal of Honor Recipient L. Joseph R. Sarnoski 1915-1943. Awarded for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action above and beyond the call of duty. He knowingly gave his live for that which we hold most dear.

Memorial Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, September 28, 2015

6. Memorial Park

Lt. Joseph R. Sarnoski Memorial with the General Jerome F. O'Malley Monument and the Civil War Monument in the background

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 15, 2025

7. Memorial Park

Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,048 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 3, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 7. submitted on September 18, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.