Carbondale in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Gravity Park and the Gravity Railroad Historic Site
www.carbondalehistorical .org.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is October 9, 1829.
Location. 41° 34.515′ N, 75° 29.884′ W. Marker is in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, in Lackawanna County. Marker is at the intersection of Canaan Street (Business U.S. 6) and Belmont Street on Canaan Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 97 Main Street (US 6), Carbondale PA 18407, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gravity Railroad Monument (here, next to this marker); Gravity Railroad (a few steps from this marker); Gravity Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Delaware & Hudson Canal Company Office Building (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Church Street: Five of Carbondale’s many historic Churches (approx. 0.3 miles away); General Jerome F. O’Malley (approx. 0.3 miles away); Col. Alvin D. Ungerleider (approx. 0.3 miles away); War Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carbondale.
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