Jim Thorpe in Carbon County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Soldiers and Sailors Monument

Mauch Chunk World War II Honor Roll

Photographed By Kevin W., June 20, 2010

1. The Soldiers and Sailors Monument Marker

southern face

Inscription. Southern face:
To all the Brave Defenders of the Union from the County of Carbon. Appomattox, 1865.
Northern face:
Wilderness, Hampton Roads, Antietam, Gettysburg New Orleans, 1815.
Eastern face:
On fame's eternal camping ground their silent tents were spread, and glory guards with solemn round the bivouac of the dead. Mexico, 1847.
Western face:
Erected under the Auspices of Chapman Post No. 61, G.A.R., 1886Yorktown, 1781.
At the base of the southern face of the monument is a plaque bearing the names of those Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) service members who served during World War II. Mauch Chunk
World War II Honor Roll

Those who made the supreme sacrifice Anthony, Richard J. • Corkill, John T. • Crilley, Frank • Crilley, Melvin J. • Devenney, William J. • Gyuricsek, Stephen • Kilferty, Edward J. • Hughes, David L. • Jones, Robert Lee • Kennedy, Robert F. • Long, Ralph W. • Mervine, Ray S. • Rabe, Harry W. • Reabold, Willard M. • Rehrig, Cordes M. • Shuck, William B. • Stahler, John F. • Witt, Edward F.

Below the names of those killed in action is an Honor Roll

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listing almost 500 names of Mauch Chunk area World War II era veterans.

Erected 1886 by the County of Carbon.

Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in these topic lists: War of 1812 • War, Mexican-American • War, US Civil • War, US Revolutionary.

Location. 40° 51.832′ N, 75° 44.27′ W. Marker is in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, in Carbon County. Memorial is on Susquehanna Street near Packer Hill Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jim Thorpe PA 18229, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Self Made Man (here, next to this marker); Carbon County (a few steps from this marker); Joe Boyle Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Packer Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Anthracite (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); From Mountain to Market (about 300 feet away); Mauch Chunk Railroad Station (about 300 feet away); National War Savings Campaign of 1918 (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jim Thorpe.

Regarding The Soldiers and Sailors Monument. Dedicated in an elaborate ceremony on September 28, 1886, the monument honored veterans of the four great wars the nation had seen so far. The Revolution,

Photographed By Kevin W., June 20, 2010

2. The Soldiers and Sailors Monument Marker

northern face

the War of 1812, the Mexican War and the Civil War. The six foot three inch soldier standing at parade rest on top was dressed in the uniform of the Union Army of the Civil War. Planned as early as 1873, six companies vied for the design. In the end, the contract went to Monumental Bronze Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut.

The monument was made of white bronze, while the base was made from "artificial stone," as concrete was sometimes called during that era. Sometime over the one and one quarter century since it was built, deterioration of the original cement base became a problem and it was resurfaced with a stone facade.

Also see . . . B26 Marauder Crash, Chimney Rock Mountain, Northern Ireland. This site gives the details behind the air accident that resulted in the death of William J Devenney whose name is recorded on the Mauch Chunk World War II Honor Roll. (Submitted on August 24, 2010, by Chris Riddels of Belfast, Northern Ireland.)

Photographed By Kevin W., June 20, 2010

3. The Soldiers and Sailors Monument Marker

eastern face

Photographed By Kevin W., June 20, 2010

4. The Soldiers and Sailors Monument Marker

western face

Mauch Chunk World War II Honor Roll image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kevin W., June 20, 2010

5. Mauch Chunk World War II Honor Roll

Photographed By Dominic Deeble, February 2, 2015

6. The Soldiers and Sailors Monument Marker

Photographed By Kevin W., June 20, 2010

7. The Soldiers and Sailors Monument Marker

View is from the street near the ASA Parker Mansion.

Photographed By Kevin W., June 20, 2010

8. The Soldiers and Sailors Monument Marker

View is from the intersection of Broadway and Susquehanna Street. The clock tower on the left is part of the Carbon County Courthouse.

L.V.R.R. Soldiers Monument Picture Post Card image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joe P, circa c1900

9. L.V.R.R. Soldiers Monument Picture Post Card

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2010, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,294 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 22, 2010, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 6. submitted on August 15, 2015, by Carolyn Martienssen of West Hazleton, Pennsylvania. 7, 8. submitted on June 22, 2010, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 9. submitted on June 7, 2011, by Joe P of Greenwood Lake, New York. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.