Forest City in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Pennsylvania Anthracite Coal Miners Memorial
Forest City, Pa.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 11, 2017
1. Pennsylvania Anthracite Coal Miners Memorial Marker
Some settled in what the world recognized as
the Hard Coal Region
In memory of:
Those who built our small towns
labored and died in the mining industry
to provide for a better tomorrow —
this sculpture stands as a lasting tribute
to all Pennsylvania anthracite coal miners
and their families.
Envisioned by the proud families and friends of the coal miners and created through the dedicated efforts of the Forest City Area Rotary Club
1994 - 1995
Erected by Forest City Area Rotary Club.
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1994.
Location. 41° 38.795′ N, 75° 28.014′ W. Marker is in Forest City, Pennsylvania, in Susquehanna County. Marker is on Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 171/247) north of Maxey Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 331 Main Street, Forest City PA 18421, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel "Roxy" Rothafel
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Anthracite Coal Region of Northeastern Pennsylvania. (Submitted on June 13, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. History of Anthracite Coal Mining. (Submitted on June 13, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Mining Anthracite. (Submitted on June 13, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Additional commentary.
1. Credit to the Artist
I saw your article and I feel that credit should be given to the Sculptor of the memorial. The fact that only the photographers name is under the pictures is fine but a little misleading. The Scultor is Martin Heffron
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 11, 2017
2. Pennsylvania Anthracite Coal Miners Memorial
You are correct - credit should be given when credit is due. I should add that the caveat would be, "when possible". Frequently sculptures (or their markers) do not indicate who made them, and even when they do, it is often easy to miss. However, in this case your comment now rectifies the problem. Thank you. Andrew Ruppenstein, category editor. 2/10/18
— Submitted September 19, 2017, by Amber DeLong of Pottsville, Pennsylvania.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 11, 2017
3. Pennsylvania Anthracite Coal Miners Memorial Detail
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 11, 2017
4. Pennsylvania Anthracite Coal Miners Memorial Detail
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 11, 2017
5. Pennsylvania Anthracite Coal Miners Memorial Detail
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 11, 2017
6. Pennsylvania Anthracite Coal Miners Memorial Detail
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 11, 2017
7. Pennsylvania Anthracite Coal Miners Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on February 11, 2018. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 473 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on June 13, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
