Wilkes-Barre in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Early Settlers and War Veterans Memorial
by the City of Wilkes-Barre
and
dedicated to the memory of its
early settlers and war veterans
whose grave sites remain unmarked
as a result of deterioration
and the passage of time.
Walter W. Lisman, Mayor
Erected 1979 by City of Wilkes-Barre.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 41° 15.375′ N, 75° 52.21′ W. Marker is in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, in Luzerne County. Memorial is on North River Street. The marker is located in Wilkes-Barre Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wilkes Barre PA 18702, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Connecticut Settlement (a few steps from this marker); Henry Brown (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rev. Jacob Johnson, A.M. (about 600 feet away); Frederick and Georgia Post Johnson (about 600 feet away); Civil War Memorial (about 600 feet away); Isaac S. Osterhout (approx. 0.2 miles away); Captain Joseph Davis and Lieutenant William Jones (approx. ¼ mile away); First Permanent Settlement in the Wyoming Valley (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilkes-Barre.
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