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Historical Markers and War Memorials
in the Wyoming Valley Region

 
By William Fischer, Jr., April 2, 2018
Discovery of the Pothole Marker
1 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Archbald — Discovery of the Pothole — Discovery & Preservation —
Near Scranton Carbondale Highway.
"The miner fired a blast, and when the outpouring of stones and water from the hole came rushing through, the miners...called out a cry of alarm and ran from the mine..." Edward S. Jones, Mine Manager They thought the earth had . . . — — Map (db m115883) HM
2 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Archbald — Dominick Paparelli — August 4, 1897 - December 25, 1960 — In Honor and Loving Memory of —
On Main Street at Betty Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
Respected officer of the Archbald Borough Police Department, who, while in performance of his duties, was struck and killed by an automobile near this location. Officer Paparelli's untimely, tragic death coupled with his years of public . . . — — Map (db m149531) HM
3 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Archbald — Harry Sugerman — In memory of —
On Betty Street at Thomas Street, on the left when traveling south on Betty Street.
Founder of Eynon Drug Store in the year of 1927. Died in the year of 1972. The man who has done so much for so many people and asked so little from them in return, was responsible for the people's growth and commercial business in the town of Eynon, . . . — — Map (db m149535) HM
4 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Archbald — Lackawanna Heritage Valley — Area Attractions —
Near Scranton Carbondale Highway.
Coal from the Lackawanna Valley fueled America's Industrial Revolution. Millions of tons of domestic anthracite came from mines like those that ran under this park. Today, nature's gift of anthracite and the dynamic story of the Industrial . . . — — Map (db m115890) HM
5 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Archbald — Lackawanna River Foot-Bridge —
On Main Street north of Wayne Street, on the right when traveling north.
This plaque is in commemoration of the foot-bridge that connected the downtown Main Street business area with Salem Street and St. Thomas Church. The foot-bridge crossed the Lackawanna River and was located between the Gilmartin Street Bridge and . . . — — Map (db m101608) HM
6 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Archbald — SPC. Nicholas Staback —
On Betty Street at Thomas Street, on the left when traveling south on Betty Street.
Dedicated to SPC. Nicholas Staback ACO 1st Battalion 5th Regiment, 1st Brigade 25th Infantry Division Enlisted in the US Army in March 2010, and completed Basic Training at Fort Benning, GA in July that same year. SPC. Nick . . . — — Map (db m149536) WM
7 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Archbald — The Geology of the Pothole —
Near Scranton Carbondale Highway.
"It is a fine case of a well-known phenomenon called a glacial pothole." Geologist J.C. Branner, 1884 Formation About 20,000 years ago, a powerful, whirling mixture of frigid glacial water, sand and stones wore away solid rock, . . . — — Map (db m115887) HM
8 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Archbald — Veterans Memorial —
On Main Street at State Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
In memory of all veterans who served their country — — Map (db m128072) WM
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9 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Archbald — Veterans Memorial —
On Main Street at Betty Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
"In memory of all veterans who served their country" — — Map (db m149534) WM
10 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Archbald — Veterans Memorial Bridge —
On Gilmartin Street at the Lackawanna River, on the right when traveling east on Gilmartin Street.
In memory of the men and women of Archbald Borough who served in our nation's Armed Forces Dedicated November 11, 2007 — — Map (db m101606) WM
11 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Archbald — War Memorial —
On Laurel Street at Salem Street, on the left when traveling south on Laurel Street.
In grateful tribute to the brave men and women of Archbald who served their country in the Armed Forces World War I [Roll of Honored Dead] John Butero • F. Barcowski Frank Barcosky • C. Barnosky Francis Coughlin • N. Bellucci . . . — — Map (db m105609) WM
12 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Blakely — Captain Johnston Blakely —
On Main Street at Lackawanna Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 347), on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
This anchor is preserved here as a memorial to Captain Johnston Blakely, captain of the sloop-of-war "Wasp" during the War of 1812. Captain Blakely was born in October 1781 and after a courageous naval career was lost at sea in October 1814. The . . . — — Map (db m128042) HM
13 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Blakely — Loretta Perfectus Walsh — Apr. 22, 1896 - Aug. 6, 1925 —
Near Scranton Carbondale Highway.
. . . — — Map (db m172395) HM WM
14 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Carbondale — America's First Underground Anthracite Mine —
On 7th Avenue west of the railroad tracks, on the right when traveling west.
In 1831, America's first underground anthracite mine opened on this very spot. A monument was placed at the site in 1901 when [illegible] celebrated its [50th?] anniversary [illegible] the West Side [illegible]. Relocation [illegible] the monument . . . — — Map (db m177582) HM
15 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Carbondale — Adams Building — Nine North Main Street — Restored 1983 by David A. Adams for Adams CATV Inc. —
On North Main Street (Business U.S. 6) at Park Place, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.
Erected in 1914 as the Miners and Mechanics Bank on the site of the former Harrison House, the architect was Edward Langley. Considered one of Carbondale’s most historic buildings, it was vacated upon the bank's close in 1931. In later years it . . . — — Map (db m312993) HM
16 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Carbondale — Carbondale —
On South Main Street.
Founded by the Wurts brothers, pioneers in developing anthracite resources of the region, in 1822. Here the first underground mine was opened in June, 1831, near Seventh Ave. Chartered as a city in 1851. — — Map (db m89268) HM
17 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Carbondale — Carbondale —
On South Main Street.
Founded by the Wurts brothers, pioneers in developing anthracite resources of the region, in 1822. Here the first underground mine was opened in June, 1831, near Seventh Ave. Chartered as a city in 1851. — — Map (db m89269) HM
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18 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Carbondale — Carbondale —
On Fallbrook Street.
Founded by the Wurts brothers, pioneers in developing anthracite resources of the region, in 1822. Here the first underground mine was opened in June, 1831, near Seventh Ave. Chartered as a city in 1851. — — Map (db m89293) HM
19 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Carbondale — Carbondale City Hall —
On Main Street (Bus US 6).
A National Register Building, Erected 1892-1894-City of Carbondale Government Offices-Carbondale Historical Society-D&H Transportation Museum — — Map (db m89296) HM
20 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Carbondale — 1 — Carbondale City Hall / Memorial Park
On Main Street (Business U.S. 6) at 6th Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Reported permanently removed.
Carbondale City Hall Carbondale City Hall is a detached masonry (brick and Pennsylvania blue stone) building, in the Romanesque Revival style, composed of a tower, a three-story wing and a two story wing. The building was designed by . . . — — Map (db m89297) HM
21 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Carbondale — 227 — Carbondale City Hall and Courthouse —
On Main Street (Business U.S. 6) north of 6th Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m153012) HM
22 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Carbondale — Carbondale City Hall and Public Library —
On Main Street (Business U.S. 6) at Park Place, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
A detached, masonry, brick and Pennsylvania bluestone structure in the Romanesque Revival style, present-day Carbondale City Hall opened in 1894 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It succeeded two earlier city halls on . . . — — Map (db m285457) HM
23 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Carbondale — Carbondale's 100th Anniversary —
On Main Street at 6th Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
In commemoration of Carbondale's 100th anniversary Sept. 1951 Presented by the Carbondale Lions Club Sept. 17 1953 — — Map (db m284436) HM
24 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Carbondale — Church Street: Five of Carbondale’s many historic Churches —
On Main Street (Bus US 6).
Here are three of the many churches in downtown Carbondale. All of which has contributed significantly to the enrichment of the quality of life in Carbondale. — — Map (db m89306) HM
25 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Carbondale — Col. Alvin D. Ungerleider —
On Main Street (Bus US 6).
Front Brevet Brigadier General D-Day Veteran July 30, 1921 Feb. 13, 2011 “When they were young, these men saved the world.” Left side “Nothing worth having is given freely,” Liberator of Nazi Death Camp, . . . — — Map (db m89304) WM
26 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Carbondale — Delaware & Hudson Canal Company Office Building —
On Main Street (Business U.S. 6) north of John Street/Lincoln Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
This structure was built in 1832 as an office for the Delaware & Hudson (D&H) Canal Company. Between 1829 and 1898, the D&H gravity railroad carried coal from mines to markets, and passengers from Carbondale to other communities. In . . . — — Map (db m122220) HM
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27 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Carbondale — Delaware & Hudson Passenger Station —
On Trinity Place west of River Street.
A magnificent railroad station once rose from the foundation in front of you. Built in 1895, it was one of 19 stations on the Honesdale Branch of the Delaware & Hudson Co. The last train pulled into the station on January 4th, 1952, at . . . — — Map (db m114445) HM
28 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Carbondale — Faith and Family: Houses of Worship —
On Church Street north of 6th Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
[Illustration captions, clockwise from top left, read] First United Methodist Church · Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church Covenant Reformed Church · First Presbyterian Church · Berean Baptist Church The many houses of worship in . . . — — Map (db m285441) HM
29 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Carbondale — General Jerome F. O’Malley —
On Main Street (Bus US 6).
Born and raised in Carbondale, Pennsylvania 1932-1985 Graduated St. Rose High School 1949 West Point-1953 Air Command with Staff College with Distinction George Washington University-MBA-1955 Naval War College-1970 Command Pilot-flew over . . . — — Map (db m89303) WM
30 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Carbondale — Global War on Terror Memorial of Remembrance — 9-11 • Operation Enduring Freedom — Operation Iraqi Freedom • Operation New Dawn —
On Main Street (Business U.S. 6) at 6th Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
In honor of the men and women who gave their lives to their country and continue to serve. [Armed Services Emblems] 109th Infantry Regiment Association SFC George A. Pugliese [photo] SGT Eric W. Slebodnik . . . — — Map (db m153014) HM
31 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Carbondale — Gravity Park —
On Canaan Street (Business U.S. 6) at Belmont Street on Canaan Street.
Between 1829 and 1898, this was the site of Plane No. 1 on the roadbed of the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company’s Gravity Railroad. The “Gravity” used a series of inclined planes and steam engines to pull carloads of coal to the top of . . . — — Map (db m89271) HM
32 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Carbondale — Gravity Park and the Gravity Railroad Historic Site —
On Canaan Street (Business U.S. 6) at Belmont Street on Canaan Street.
Gravity Park was established by the Delaware and Hudson Railroad on the site of what was formerly a portion of the roadbed of Plane No. 1. The Delaware and Hudson Canal Company’s Gravity Railroad from Carbondale to Honesdale opened on October 9, . . . — — Map (db m89274) HM
33 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Carbondale — Gravity Railroad —
On Canaan Street (Business U.S. 6) at Belmont Street on Canaan Street.
Here began one of the first railroads in the Western Hemisphere, built 1828-1829. The line had its eastern terminus at Honesdale; its southwestern terminus was later extended to Archbald & ultimately to Valley Junction near Olyphant. Built by the . . . — — Map (db m89270) HM
34 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Carbondale — Gravity Railroad Monument —
On Canaan Street (Business U.S. 6) at Belmont Street on Canaan Street.
The president, managers, and company of the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company completed in 1829, the Gravity Railroad between Carbondale and Honesdale, in Pennsylvania. It was the second railroad constructed in the western hemisphere. The . . . — — Map (db m89273) HM
35 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Carbondale — 5 — McCawley Park: Carbondale's UFO —
On Main Street (Business U.S. 6) at 8th Avenue (Business U.S. 6), on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Carbondale's UFO On November 9, 1974, at approximately 1900 hours, three Carbondale teenage boys reported to Carbondale Police that they had observed a glowing airborne object, traveling east to west rapidly. It descend[ed] and . . . — — Map (db m135019) HM
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36 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Carbondale — Memorial Park —
On North Main Street (Business U.S. 6) at 6th Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
In the 1880’s, under the leadership of William H. Davies Post 187 of the G.A.R. Memorial Park was established on the former Carbondale militia parade ground and a monument and fountain were erected to honor the veterans of the U.S. Civil War. . . . — — Map (db m89302) HM
37 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Carbondale — Patrolman William F. McAndrew —
On Main Street (Bus US 6).
“The valiant never taste of death but once”-Erected by the citizens of Carbondale, PA and others in memory of Patrolman William F. McAndrew who died January 18, 1913 from bullet wounds received while making an arrest in Dickson City Jan. . . . — — Map (db m89295) HM
38 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Carbondale — 2 — Site of the First Deep Underground Anthracite Mine in America —
On 7th Avenue just west of the railroad tracks, on the right when traveling west.
[Photo showing] D&H Seventh Avenue Crossing in Carbondale, Showing D&H Mine Monument in its Original Position. Photo, circa 1961, in the collection of the Carbondale Historical Society and Museum. Photo donated to the Historical Society by Robert . . . — — Map (db m177579) HM
39 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Carbondale — The First Underground Anthracite Mine — "The D&H" —
On 7th Avenue west of the railroad tracks, on the right when traveling west.
The first underground anthracite mine opened here June, 1831, by Archbald Law, first mining engineer. of The Delaware and Hudson Canal Company Officers of The Delaware and Hudson Company 1901. Robt. M. Olyphant, Pres. F.M. . . . — — Map (db m177578) HM
40 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Carbondale — War Memorial — For God And Country —
On Main Street (Business U.S. 6) at 6th Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Erected in grateful tribute by the Citizens of Carbondale Area in memory of the Veterans of the Spanish-American War 1898 World War I 1917-1918 World War II 1941-1945 [Honor Roll of Veterans] . . . — — Map (db m99135) HM
41 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Carbondale, Carbondale Township — 1 — From Mine to Market — Lackawanna Valley Industrial Highway —
On Casey Highway (U.S. 6), on the right when traveling south.
Founded in 1823 by Maurice and William Wurts, two brothers of Swiss ancestry, the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company played a prominent role in the economic development of northeastern Pennsylvania. From its completion in 1829 until its abandonment . . . — — Map (db m104104) HM
42 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Carbondale, Carbondale Township — 3 — Mining Methods — Lackawanna Valley Industrial Highway —
On Casey Highway (U.S. 6), on the right when traveling south.
You are standing on the southeastern side of the Lackawanna Valley. In this area the valley is about 5 miles (8 kilometers) wide. Behind you, Moosic Mountain rises some 1,200 feet (366 meters) above the elevation of the Lackawanna River in the . . . — — Map (db m104139) HM
43 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Carbondale, Carbondale Township — Terence Powderly and National Labor Movements / A Valley of Firsts — Lackawanna River Heritage Trail —
On Meredith Street east of Main Street (Business U.S. 6), on the right when traveling east.
Terence Powderly and National Labor Movements Terence Powderly grew from child laborer in Carbondale to a leader in the national labor movement. Terence Vincent Powderly Terence Vincent Powderly was born in Carbondale on . . . — — Map (db m128155) HM
44 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Carbondale, Carbondale Township — 2 — The Gravity Railroad — Lackawanna Valley Industrial Highway —
On U.S. 6, on the right when traveling south.
Moosic Mountain, rising over 1,200 feet above Carbondale's anthracite coal mines, was a formidable barrier to the markets of New York City. The Delaware and Hudson Canal system could be used to move coal from Honesdale to Kingston, New York, but a . . . — — Map (db m104135) HM
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45 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Carbondale, Greenfield Township — Gino J. Merli —
Near Sandy Banks Road.
Rank and organization: Private First Class, U.S.Army, 18th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division. Place and date: Near Sars la Bruyere, Belgium, 4-5 September 1944. Entered service at: Peckville, Pa. Birth, Scranton, Pa. G.O. No., 64, August 1945. . . . — — Map (db m149952) HM WM
46 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Carbondale, Greenfield Township — Joseph R. Sarnoski —
Near Sandy Banks Road.
Rank and organizations: Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army Air Corps, 43rd Bomber Group, Place and date: Over Baku Area, Solomon Islands, 16 June 1943. Entered service at: Simpson, Pa. Born 30 January 1915, Simpson, Pa. G.O. No: 85, 17 December 1943. . . . — — Map (db m149957) HM WM
47 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Chinchilla, South Abington Township — Daniel T. Stark Memorial Bridge — Daniel T. Stark — 1978 - 2001 —
Near Northern Boulevard.
This bridge is dedicated to the memory of Daniel T. Stark He built this bridge and other facilities within South Abington Recreation Park as an employee of his father's company, Stark's Construction. Daniel, a 1996 gradate of Abington . . . — — Map (db m211848) HM WM
48 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Clarks Green — Baptist Church Bell —
On North Abington Road (Pennsylvania Route 407) at Glenburn Road, on the right when traveling north on North Abington Road.
This bell stood in the belfry of the Baptist church of Clarks Green, PA Cast in 1869 by the Meneely Foundry West Troy, New York. ————————————— The . . . — — Map (db m131618) HM
49 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Clarks Green — Deacon William Clark — 1757 - 1827 —
On North Abington Road (Pennsylvania Route 407) at Glenburn Road, on the left when traveling north on North Abington Road.
This tablet erected to the memory of Deacon William Clark. Born in Rhode Island 1757 Who served his country under General Gray at the battle of Bunker Hill. First settler north of these mountains Came to this place from Connecticut . . . — — Map (db m131620) HM
50 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Clarks Summit — Laura Lee DeFazio Morabito — October 4, 1966 - September 11, 2001 — In Memoriam —
On State Street (U.S. 6/11) at Spring Street / Main Avenue, on the left when traveling north on State Street.
Laura Lee DeFazio Morabito, born in Clarks Summit, was educated in the Abington Heights School system. She participated in numerous school activities including Girls Softball, Basketball and the Marching Band. Laura Lee perished in the . . . — — Map (db m99111) HM WM
51 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Clarks Summit — Veterans Memorial —
On State Street (U.S. 6/11) at Clark Avenue, on the right when traveling north on State Street.
In memory of 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 . . . — — Map (db m99465) WM
52 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Clarks Summit — War Memorial —
On Morgan Highway (Pennsylvania Route 307) at Grove Street, on the right when traveling north on Morgan Highway.
[front] [Armed Forces Branch Emblems] And I am proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free. And I won't forget the ones who died who gave that right to me. [back] This monument presented by: Parker - Wescott Post #40 . . . — — Map (db m131624) WM
53 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Daleville, Covington Township — Veterans Memorial —
On Drinker Turnpike (Pennsylvania Route 435) at Dorantown Road, on the right when traveling north on Drinker Turnpike.
Dedicated to the men and women of Covington Township who served in the Armed Forces of our country [POW/MIA medallion] [Armed Forces emblems] — — Map (db m237372) WM
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54 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Dalton — War Memorial —
On Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 632) at Turnpike Road, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
. . . — — Map (db m163747) WM
55 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Dickson City — John Paul II — His Holiness the Pope —
On Dundaff Street north of Main Street, on the left when traveling north.
Bishop of Rome and Vicar of Jesus Christ, Successor of St. Peter, Prince of the Apostles, Supreme Pontiff of the Universal Church. Patriarch of the West, Primate of Italy. Archbishop and Metropolitan of the Roman Province, Sovereign of . . . — — Map (db m194333) HM
56 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Dickson City — Lackawanna County Liberty Tree — The Liberty Tree Project
Near Walker Street north of Jermyn Street, on the left when traveling north. Reported missing.
America250PA, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Freemasons, plants this certified Liberty Tree in commemoration of the original Liberty Trees, which were gathering places for Sons of Liberty during the American Revolutionary War. Ahead of the . . . — — Map (db m285440) HM
57 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Dickson City — War Memorial —
On Boulevard Avenue at Main Street, on the right when traveling south on Boulevard Avenue.
In grateful tribute to the men and women of this community who served. ☆☆☆ In honor of those who made the supreme sacrifice ☆☆☆ 1917 World War I 1918 Zigmund Cheresko • John Mierzjewski • . . . — — Map (db m128041) WM
58 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Dunmore — Colonel George Whitfield Scranton —
Near Church Street.
of East Guilford, Connecticut, located in the Lackawanna Valley A.D. 1840, and became the leading spirit in the inauguration and development of the great industries that have built up the City of Scranton. He was twice elected to Congress from . . . — — Map (db m108344) HM
59 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Dunmore — Grand Army of the Republic Post 139 Memorial —
Near West Warren Street.
G. A. R. 1878. ———— 1900. ———————————— G A R Post 139 [Flag Pole] Presented by Chas. B. Scott Scranton, Pa. May 30, 1916 ———————————— The Bivouac of the Dead The muffled drum's sad roll has beat the soldier's last . . . — — Map (db m186375) WM
60 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Dunmore — Jack Henzes —
Near Jefferson Avenue.
Dunmore High School Educator • Coach • Mentor • Friend 1970 2019 413 Wins • 155 Losses • 8 Ties "Once a Buck Always a Buck — — Map (db m230999) HM
61 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Dunmore — Lackawanna County Korean War Memorial —
On Blakely Street at Cherry Street, in the median on Blakely Street.
This memorial is dedicated to those Lackawanna County residents who gave the supreme sacrifice, and to those brave men and women who served in the Korean War. The Friends of the Forgotten Inc. N.E. Wing wish to thank Mr. Steven Colley . . . — — Map (db m128217) WM
62 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Dunmore — Msgr. Anthony C. Marra —
On Smith Street south of Center Street, on the right when traveling south.
This ramp is dedicated in memory of Msgr. Anthony C. Marra He devoted his life to serving the Lord. He built this ramp as a result of his passion and commitment to this service to welcome and embrace the Lord's flock to pray . . . — — Map (db m188132) HM
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63 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Dunmore — Penn State Scranton —
On Campus Drive, on the right when traveling west.
In 1923, Penn State began offering evening technical programs through a branch school in the city of Scranton. After WWII, the expanded programs included associate degrees. A lack of space for the increasing number of students seeking degrees . . . — — Map (db m152347) HM
64 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Dunmore — Penn State Scranton Veterans Memorial —
On Campus Drive, on the right when traveling west.
In memory of all the veterans who have walked these halls and served their country to preserve our freedom. In memory of Gerald Walsh 76-78 John Farrell 70-72 Mark White 70-72 — — Map (db m152352) WM
65 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Dunmore — Pennsylvania Gravity
On Tigue Street 0.2 miles east of East Drinker Street ( Route 435), on the left when traveling east. Reported missing.
The Pennsylvania Coal Co. gravity railroad was in operation between lower Pittston and Hawley from 1850 to 1884. It crossed the highway by overhead trestle near this point. This was plane No. 7. — — Map (db m32167) HM
66 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Dunmore — Reinterred Remains from St. John's Lutheran Cemetery — In Memory of —
Near North Blakely Street.
[Names of reinterred burials] — — Map (db m108403) HM
67 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Dunmore — Sherwood Youth Association —
On Barnard Street at Bednar Street, on the right when traveling south on Barnard Street.
Founded in 1958 by: Joseph Dunda • Leonard DeMarco • George Kofel Leonard Meila • Anthony Michalek • Eustachio Arduino Vincent Metallo • Daniel Sacco • Andrew Hudak Michael Martarano • Patrick DeMarco • Matthew Sienkiewich Edward . . . — — Map (db m228686) HM
68 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Dunmore — Veterans Memorial —
On Blakely Street at Cherry Street, in the median on Blakely Street.
In grateful tribute to the brave men and women of Dunmore who served their country in the Armed Forces ☆☆☆ And These Our Dead In Honored Glory Rest ☆☆☆ 1917 World War I 1918 [Honored Dead] 1941 . . . — — Map (db m128203) HM
69 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Dunmore — War Memorial —
On Smith Street south of Center Street, on the right when traveling south.
In grateful memory of the men of this parish who made the supreme sacrifice during World War[s] I and II and the Korean War Anthony Angerson • Joseph Angerson • Thomas Bonavoglia Frank Cali • Salvatore Calomino • Salvatore Cantarella . . . — — Map (db m188135) WM
70 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Dunmore — World War I Memorial —
On Blakely Street at Cherry Street, in the median on Blakely Street.
Dedicated November 11, 2017 to those from Lackawanna County who made the ultimate sacrifice [Roll of Honored Dead] — — Map (db m128214) WM
71 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Eynon — War Memorial — That These Men Should Not Have Died in Vain —
On Main Street north of Diane Street, on the right when traveling north.
[Honored Dead] Anthony Wozniak • Albert Sherman • Stanley Michaloski Vincent Misko • Samuel Ferbadussi • Alfred Pavloski • Thomas Stoback John Melnick • Joseph Misko • Samuel Mashie • Peter Kohanski John Niedzinsky [Honor Roll of . . . — — Map (db m194328) WM
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72 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Finch Hill — Gino J. Merli —
On Pennsylvania Route 106 at Route 247 on Pennsylvania Route 106.
U.S. Army-World War II-Recipient of the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity involving risk of life above and beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy near Sars LaBruyere, Belgium on 4-5 September 1944. — — Map (db m89213) WM
73 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Fleetville — World War Memorial —
On Pennsylvania Route 407 north of Route 107, on the left when traveling north.
. . . — — Map (db m229171) WM
74 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Jermyn — 6 Jermyn Churches — 2003 —
On Jefferson Avenue south of Bacon Street, on the left when traveling south.
Calvary Bible Church Preaching Salvation In Christ since 1883 P.M. Church 763 Jefferson Ave. Est. Nov. 12 1892 St. James St. George Episcopal Church Founded 1872 St. Michael's Orthodox Church Established 1909 1st United . . . — — Map (db m247195) HM
75 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Jermyn — Aylesworth Creek Lake — Safe lives. Strong dams. —
Near Hudson Street.
Why Build a Dam? Imagine August 1955 as Hurricane Diane moves through northeastern Pennsylvania. From six to sixteen inches of rain falls, isolating the city of Scranton. More than 90 lives are lost in the region. Multiple historic floods . . . — — Map (db m172867) HM
76 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Jermyn — First Aid Pioneer —
On Business U.S. 6 at Route 107 on U.S. 6Business .
Here in 1899 Dr. Matthew J. Shields organized first aid for mine workers. From it grew the plan of Red Cross industrial first aid, which he helped establish. Dr. Shields died in Scranton January 23, 1939. — — Map (db m89266) HM
77 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Jermyn — Jermyn Memorial Garden Circles of Life —
On Jefferson Avenue south of Bacon Street, on the left when traveling south.
The Memorial Garden is comprised of Circles of Life with remembrance bricks encircled by living memorial plants and trees, and engraved with historic and civic-minded sentiments for restents, former residents, and friends of Jermyn who have . . . — — Map (db m247110) HM
78 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Jermyn — John Jermyn — First Mayor — Borough Established 1870 —
On Jefferson Avenue south of Bacon Street, on the left when traveling south.
N 41° 31.706 W 075° 33.988 — — Map (db m247114) HM
79 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Jermyn — Saint Michael's Orthodox Church War Memorial —
On Walnut Street south of Delaware Street, on the left when traveling south.
In Memory World War II and Korean War Veterans Walter Telep John Mikridge • Michael Petrilak Jr. Basil Keklock • John Frenchko Alexander Krizanosky • Andrew Chup — — Map (db m177563) WM
80 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Jermyn — The Borough of Jermyn — Lackawanna River Heritage Trail —
On Delaware Street at Powder Mill Lane, on the left when traveling west on Delaware Street.
Once a thriving coal town in the middle of the Anthracite Region, Jermyn is the epitome of the picturesque and historic American small town. Originally known as "Four Mile Town," the Village was later called Rushdale, Baconville and . . . — — Map (db m128079) HM
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81 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Jermyn — The Founders of First Aid in America — In Honor of —
On Jefferson Avenue south of Bacon Street, on the left when traveling south.
Jermyn Colliery The Hudson Coal Co. Oct. 25, 1899 Matthew J. Shields, M.D. Samuel Waters · David J. Jenkins · John Hogarth · Geo. Pendered, Sr. Thos. Harvey · Wm. W. Whitley · Edward N. Stuart · Andrew Richards Wm. Westington, Sr. · . . . — — Map (db m247194) HM
82 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Jermyn — War Memorial —
On Jefferson Avenue south of Bacon Street, on the left when traveling south.
[Armed Forces Emblems] In Memory Of All Those Who Died In The Armed Forces In This Area World War I William J. Griffiths · Carl Baker · Thomas Harvey · Richard T. Henwood Joseph Houston · David Jones · Frank Kelly · George Morgan . . . — — Map (db m247196) WM
83 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Jermyn — World War I Veterans Park —
On Bridge Street south of Washington Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
The memorial is dedicated to the memory of the 12 men who made the supreme sacrifice for their country. In 1920, 12 trees, which line the roadway, were planted as a living remembrance for their immortal sacrifice. The replica rock . . . — — Map (db m128078) HM WM
84 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Jermyn — World War Memorial —
On Bridge Street south of Washington Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Memorial to those of Jermyn who gave their lives in World War service Dedicated by the Wm. J. Griffiths Post 465 American Legion Carl Baker • Frank Kelly Wm. J. Griffiths • George R. Morgan Thomas Harvey • Maurice L. Phillips . . . — — Map (db m128074) WM
85 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Jessup — Fountain of the Immigrants —
On Church Street (Pennsylvania Route 247) south of Constitution Avenue ( Route 247), on the left when traveling south.
From 1892 to 1954, over 12 million immigrants entered the United States from various European countries. Thousands of those immigrants found their way to our region to work local mines, factories and fields. They brought their languages, customs, . . . — — Map (db m135058) HM
86 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Jessup — John J. Mancak — Jessup Municipal Building —
On Lane Street south of Church Street ( Route 247), on the right when traveling south.
This monument is dedicated to the first mayor of the Borough of Jessup, John J. Mancak for his 24 years of service to our community, 1966 ——— 1990 — — Map (db m157566) HM
87 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Jessup — Veterans Memorial and Stadium —
On Hill Street at Lena Lane, on the left when traveling north on Hill Street.
Dedicated to the brave men and women of Jessup who served our country. Recognizing all Veterans of all wars and conflicts. World War I 1917 — 1918 Jessup Borough World War II Community Honor Roll [Hundreds of . . . — — Map (db m135049) WM
88 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Jessup — War Memorial — And These Our Dead In Honored Glory Rest —
On Church Street (Pennsylvania Route 247) south of 2nd Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
In grateful memory of the men of Winton Borough who made the supreme sacrifice in defense of their country April 6, 1917 - November 11, 1918 Michael Steiner • Fred Bisignani • Joseph Bolsar Michael Duffy • Joseph Hotchko • George . . . — — Map (db m135052) WM
89 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Jessup — War Memorial —
On 4th Avenue 0.1 miles south of Church Street ( Route 247), on the right when traveling south.
Donated by the Michael Shumacher Soc. in memory of Michael Shumacher Robert Hall and All Viet Nam War Veterans and Veterans of Foreign Wars — — Map (db m157565) WM
90 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, La Plume — After 25 Years...The Final Chapter — [of the Northern Electric Interurban Trolley] —
Near Nokomis Forest Stewardship Trail.
• In 1915 the DL&W Railroad [Delaware, Lackawanna & Western] abandoned its old route between Clarks Summit and Hallstead. • The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania was given the roadbed to build a new road. The road, known as the . . . — — Map (db m253381) HM
91 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, La Plume — Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) — PA State Tree —
Near Hickory Ridge Road.
The Eastern Hemlock, often referred to as the Redwood of the East, is a large majestic tree that can grow 175 feet tall, 6 feet in diameter and live for hundreds of years. The oldest recorded specimen, found in Tionesta, Pennsylvania, is at . . . — — Map (db m253353) HM
92 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, La Plume — Fun Maple Syrup Facts —
Near Nokomis Forest Stewardship Trail.
• Maple syrup is one of the few agricultural products distinctive to North America. • Pure maple syrup is a 100% natural food. It is full of electrolytes, minerals, vitamins and antioxidants. It has no fat or cholesterol, is low in . . . — — Map (db m252875) HM
93 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, La Plume — Harris Hall Bell Memorial —
Near College Road.
. . . — — Map (db m100937) HM
94 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, La Plume — Keystone College Sugar Shack —
Near Nokomis Forest Stewardship Trail.
The Keystone College maple sugar operation was established in 2001 to advance Keystone's commitment to responsible forest stewardship and provide distinctive hands-on educational opportunities to our students and to the community. It is funded . . . — — Map (db m252632) HM
95 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, La Plume — Professor Howard D. Jennings — December 22, 1943 - September 1, 2017 — In Memory of —
Near Nokomis Forest Stewardship Trail.
Educator, scholar, mentor, environmentalist, leader, visionary, friend, gentleman of the highest integrity, and a man whose word you could trust. Howard's passion for teaching and his love of nature were combined in an exceptional career that . . . — — Map (db m252932) HM
96 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, La Plume — Slowing the Flow — Preserving Creeks, Vistas and Ecosystem —
On Woodland Campus Drive, on the left when traveling south.
The construction of the Keystone College Athletic Field and Track Complex marked a milestone in Keystone's progressive history by providing a state-of-the art venue for soccer, track and field, field hockey, lacrosse, intramurals, and . . . — — Map (db m253388) HM
97 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, La Plume — Station 17: Maple Sugaring —
Near Nokomis Forest Stewardship Trail.
It is said that a Native American woman became tired of going to the local watering hole to gather water for cooking meals. She noticed that in the late winter and early spring water was flowing from a wound in a maple tree so she began to gather . . . — — Map (db m253011) HM
98 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, La Plume — Ticks, Mosquitoes & Gnats — Small but Pesky —
Near Nokomis Forest Stewardship Trail.
Gnats Actually Black Flies! Are you bothered by those little bugs flying around your face? Late spring into early summer brings those pesky little bugs commonly known as "gnats." These "gnats" are actually black flies, part . . . — — Map (db m253520) HM
99 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, La Plume — Veterans Memorial —
Near Edwards Lane.
Honoring all who have proudly served our great nation — — Map (db m100886) WM
100 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, La Plume, La Plume Township — History of Maple Syrup —
Near Nokomis Forest Stewardship Trail.
The history of maple sugar production is rich in lore and legend. Written accounts date back several hundred years, but its exact origins have never been authenticated. It is most commonly believed that Native Americans were the first to discover . . . — — Map (db m253006) HM

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