Honesdale in Wayne County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Delaware & Hudson Canal
Photographed By Don Morfe, September 28, 2015
1. Delaware & Hudson Canal Marker
Erected 1947 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series lists.
Location. 41° 34.333′ N, 75° 15.354′ W. Marker is in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, in Wayne County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (US 6) and 8th Street on Main Street (US 6). The marker is in front of the Museum of the Wayne County Historical Society, Honesdale PA. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Honesdale PA 18431, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. General Lyman L. Lemnitzer (a few steps from this marker); Stourbridge Lion (within shouting distance of this marker); Delaware & Hudson Gravity Railroad Coal Wagon (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lincoln Nomination (about 400 feet away);
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Photographed By Don Morfe, September 28, 2015
2. Delaware & Hudson Canal Marker
Photographed By Don Morfe, September 28, 2015
3. Delaware & Hudson Canal plaque
The Delaware and Hudson Canal has been designated a registered National Historic Landmark under the provision of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935. This site possesses exception value in commemorating or illustrating the history of the United States. US Department of the Interior, National Park Service 1968
Photographed By Don Morfe, September 28, 2015
4. Delaware & Hudson Canal plaque is attached to the wall of the Museum
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 6, 2017
5. Delaware & Hudson Canal National Historic Landmark Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2017. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 359 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 8, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 5. submitted on February 6, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
