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

Rocky Glen Park

Photographed by Don Morfe, October 14, 2015

1. Rocky Glen Park Marker

Inscription. Created in 1886 and located here, the park was a recreational and social center for northeastern Pa. until it closed in 1987. It gained popularity in the early 20th century as the “Laurel Line” railroad provided easier access for more people. The park featured unique ethnic celebration days that reflected the diversity of the region. Entertainment included live performances and rides, notably the “Million Dollar” roller coaster.

Erected 2008 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.

Location. 41° 21.251′ N, 75° 42.497′ W. Marker is in Moosic, Pennsylvania, in Lackawanna County. It is on Rocky Glen Road. The marker is located at the old park entrance. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Moosic PA 18507, 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Triple-A National Championship Game Wall of Hope (approx. 1.3 miles away); Moosic High School (approx. 1.3 miles away); Ed "Shovels" Kobesky (approx.

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1.4 miles away); Founders of the Old Forge Cemetery Association (approx. 1.4 miles away); Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 1.8 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.8 miles away); Old Forge War Memorial (approx. 1.8 miles away); P.F.C. Carpellotti, U.S.M.C. (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Moosic.

Also see . . . MarkerQuest - Rocky Glen Park. (Submitted on October 6, 2023, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed by Don Morfe, October 14, 2015

2. Rocky Glen Park Marker

Photographed by Don Morfe, October 14, 2015

3. Rocky Glen Park Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,124 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 14, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.