Honesdale in Wayne County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Stourbridge Lion

Photographed By Don Morfe, September 28, 2015

1. Stourbridge Lion Marker

Inscription. A replica of the famous Stourbridge Lion, first locomotive run on rails in the U.S., 1829, is housed here. Beside it is the Eclipse, original passenger coach on the D & H Gravity Railroad.

Erected by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1829.

Location. 41° 34.334′ N, 75° 15.332′ W. Marker is in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, in Wayne County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (US 6) and 8th Street on Main Street (US 6). This marker is outside of the museum of the Wayne County Historical Society, Honesdale PA. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Honesdale PA 18431, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Delaware & Hudson Canal (within shouting distance of this marker); General Lyman L. Lemnitzer (within shouting distance of this marker); Zenas Russell House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Delaware & Hudson Gravity Railroad Coal Wagon (about 400 feet away); Lincoln Nomination (about 400 feet

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away); Historic Honesdale (about 500 feet away); Grace Episcopal Church (about 600 feet away); War Memorial (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Honesdale.

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Photographed By Don Morfe, September 28, 2015

2. Stourbridge Lion Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 320 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 7, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.