Clarks Summit in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Veterans Memorial
all Abington Area
veterans and civilians
who dedicated themselves
to the principles of freedom.
Let us be forever faithful
in keeping your valor alive.
POW-MIA
Let the American youth
never forget our forefathers
and military who gave generously
so we may enjoy liberty.
Inherited Freedom
To the soldiers, captains,
generals and all ranks
we salute your victories.
To the civilians
who watched over our home front,
raised the children and
worked in the military
installations and factories,
we commend your hard work.
To all branches of the
United States Military
we acknowledge your
dedication to the
United States of America
during war and peacetime.
United States Army
June 14, 1776
United States Navy
October 13, 1775
United States Marine Corps
November 10, 1775
United States Air Force
September 18, 1947
United States Coast Guard
August 4, 1790
Erected by Borough of Clarks Summit and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7069.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, Korean • War, Vietnam • War, World II.
Location. 41° 29.856′ N, 75° 42.348′ W. Marker is in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, in Lackawanna County. Memorial is at the intersection of State Street (U.S. 6/11) and Clark Avenue, on the right when traveling north on State Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Memorial Park, Clarks Summit PA 18411, 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. Laura Lee DeFazio Morabito (approx. ¼ mile away); Deacon William Clark (approx. half a mile away); Baptist Church Bell (approx. half a mile away); War Memorial (approx. one mile away); James G. Reese Jr. (approx. 1.7 miles away); Daniel T. Stark Memorial Bridge (approx. 1.7 miles away); Margaretta Elizabeth Belin (approx. 2 miles away); South Abington Township World War II Memorial (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clarks Summit.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 274 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 9, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.