On Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 171/247) north of Maxey Street, on the left when traveling north.
You gave us your tired, your poor, your huddled masses
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 . . . — — Map (db m104304) HM
Entertainment pioneer who operated the Family Theater on Main St. in 1908-11. Here he introduced innovations such as perfuming audiences and daylight films. He took his ideas to New York City, opening the Roxy Theater and bringing the Rockettes to . . . — — Map (db m89345) HM
On Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 171/247) north of Maxey Street, on the left when traveling north.
Dedicated by
Post No. 524 American Legion
Forest City, Pa.
in memory of their
comrades of Forest City
and vicinity who offered
their lives in defense
of humanity in the
World War 1914 - 1918 . . . — — Map (db m104303) WM
Made in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, this battery powered locomotive or "lokie," hauled cars full of anthracite coal from the mine's depths to the surface for processing in the coal breaker. "Lokies," replaced mules in the transportation of coal out of . . . — — Map (db m35558) HM
This memorial is dedicated in memory
of the Citizen Soldiers from
Bravo Company First Battalion
One Hundred and Ninth Mechanized Infantry
while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Their sacrifice is the greatest reflection
upon . . . — — Map (db m124398) WM
Founder of Mormonism, once lived a few miles east of here prior to 1830. Much of the translation of the "Golden Plates" for the Book of Mormon is said to have been done there. Site now owned by the Church of Latter Day Saints. — — Map (db m89350) HM
Founded 1681 by William Penn
as a Quaker Commonwealth. Birthplace of
The Declaration of
Independence and The Constitution of
The United States — — Map (db m89349) HM
In memory of
the men and women
from Pennsylvania
Air Force-Army-Coast Guard
Marines-Navy
from all wars
who sacrificed all
to keep us free — — Map (db m124405) HM
On Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 547) at School Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
Members of
Harvey S. Rice Post
No. 620 G.A.R. Dept. of Pa.
Capt. A. T. Sweet, W. S. Withers
A. T. Brundage, T. M. Maynard
G. L. Payne. No. 2. H. Blanding
E. Flint, E. G. Peck, S. B. York
G. S. Doloway, C. A. Stearns
U. Sloan, . . . — — Map (db m103848) WM
On Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 547) at School Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
Father of the Homestead Act, opening western lands to free settlement in 1862. Speaker of the House 1861-63. Returned to Congress 1893-1903. Educated at Franklin Academy, Harford, and buried in this cemetery. — — Map (db m103769) HM
On Creek Road (County Route 2063) south of Pennsylvania Route 547, on the left when traveling south.
Installed in 1836
Removed in 1941
and replaced by
Methodist Bell
of 1878
Placed here in 1978
Bell donated by
Dr. Ray A. Barnard
Mounting in memory of
Devere B. Decker — — Map (db m103739) HM
On Orphan School Road, 0.4 miles east of Pennsylvania Route 547, on the right when traveling east.
In commemoration of the deeds
of valor of her native sons in
the War of the Rebellion, the
State of Pennsylvania maintained
the Harford Soldiers Orphan
School on these grounds from
1865 to 1901 for the education
of their children. . . . — — Map (db m103858) HM
Father of the Homestead Act, opening western lands to free settlement in 1862, lived at nearby Glenwood. Speaker of the House, 1861-63, and member of Congress, 1893-1903. Died in 1907; buried in Harford Cemetery a few miles from here. — — Map (db m89347) HM
On Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 1009) south of Cemetery Road, on the left when traveling south.
Site of the original St. John's Church and cemetery constructed in 1847 by Father John Vincent O'Reilly to serve the Erie Railroad Workers building the Star[r]ucca viaduct.
In 1853 the parish moved to Susquehanna as the workers followed the Erie . . . — — Map (db m104392) HM
Built in 1847-48 by the Erie Railroad, it is the oldest stone railroad bridge in the State in use today. Viaduct is 1040 feet long, 100 feet high and 25 feet wide at the top. — — Map (db m52942) HM
On Pennsylvania Route 106 at Pennsylvania Route 92, on the right when traveling north on State Route 106.
This memorial is dedicated to the
Veterans of Foreign Wars
who gave us so much and asked for nothing,
who when it was their turn to fight,
went without question. Who sacrificed for
our freedom, even to the ultimate sacrifice - death. . . . — — Map (db m165765) WM
On Lake Avenue north of Maple Street, on the right when traveling north.
In memory of the
Citizen Soldiers
of
Susquehanna County,
who gave their lives
for the preservation
of the Union, in
the War of 1861,
65.
Give Then The Dead Their Due
The Union
must and shall
be preserved.
[Honor Roll . . . — — Map (db m103886) WM
On Maple Street at Lake Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Maple Street.
This boulder from the farm of
Hon. Galusha A. Grow
Glenwood Pennsylvania
commemorates his
Homestead Bill of 1862.
The near-by elm grew on
the first homestead taken
under this act. It was
brought here by the
first homesteader . . . — — Map (db m103878) HM
On Monument Square north of Maple Street, on the left when traveling south.
[Informational text not transcribed.
Historical information excerpts from the marker follow]
Museums & Historical Sites
B • Susquehanna County Historical Society & Museum
Located in the 1907 building that once was shared with the . . . — — Map (db m167985) HM
On Maple Street at Public Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Maple Street.
In 1812 Post and Bartlet Hinds deeded to this county ten acres for public buildings. In 1996 this site and everything within was placed on the register through the efforts of the Society for the Preservation of Montrose. Of note are the . . . — — Map (db m103879) HM
On Church Street (County Route 706) at Cherry Street, on the right when traveling west on Church Street.
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
———————
This structure has been
recorded by the
Historic . . . — — Map (db m103864) HM
On Maple Street at Chenango Street (County Route 4003), on the right when traveling west on Maple Street.
In grateful recognition
to those who served our
country for the cause
of peace
in
World War I
"The Legitimate object of war is
a more Perfect Peace...."
W. T. Sherman . . . — — Map (db m103883) WM
On Main Street (U.S. 11) at Park Place Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Dedicated to those of New Milford, Pa.,
who offered their lives in humanity's defense in
the War of the Nations and in memory of those
who gave their last full measure of devotion
Overseas Service
Herbert L. Summers • John F. Fernan . . . — — Map (db m167958) WM
On May 15, 1829, an angel appeared to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery in the woods near the Smith home. He “said that his name was John, the same who is called John the Baptist in the New Testament.” He conferred the Aaronic Priesthood . . . — — Map (db m89360) HM
The founder of Mormonism lived in this vicinity about 1825-29. His infant son is buried in this cemetery. Much of the translation of the Golden Plates for the Book of Mormon was done at a house nearby. — — Map (db m47589) HM
On Route 29 at Cemetery Street, on the right when traveling north on Route 29.
Jurist, educator, politician. The son of runaway slaves, Wright became the first black lawyer in Pennsylvania. He supported Frederick Douglass in advocating suffrage and legal equality for blacks. During Reconstruction in 1870, he was appointed . . . — — Map (db m46559) HM
On Franklin Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 92/171) at Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 171), on the right when traveling south on Franklin Avenue.
Farms sprung up all over the area, providing
goods and services to the locals. Milk was shipped
to the cities on ice-packed rail cars, numerous
tanneries throughout the area using animal hides. — — Map (db m165842) HM
On Franklin Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 92/171) at Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 171), on the right when traveling south on Franklin Avenue.
New construction of the Starrucca Viaduct was
completed entirely with Pennsylvania Bluestone.
Numerous quarries in the surrounding hillside
were utilized. Furthest one was at Stevens Point Pa.
Stone was brought to a Lanesboro staging area . . . — — Map (db m165841) HM
On Franklin Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 92/171) at Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 171), on the right when traveling south on Franklin Avenue.
Susquehanna became an important hub for the
Erie Railroad to connect to the Great Lakes
and with the discovery of coal in Forest City,
Pa/Carbondale area, it became more important.
Starrucca Viaduct completion date was 1848, with
800 men . . . — — Map (db m165850) HM
On Church Street at Jackson Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Church Street.
First Church, Lanesboro - 1847
Second Church, Susquehanna - 1853
Present Church - 1876
"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was
with God, and the Word was God...and the Word became
flesh and made his dwelling among us..." . . . — — Map (db m165766) HM
On Franklin Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 92/171) at Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 171), on the right when traveling south on Franklin Avenue.
These Iroquoian-speaking Native Americans
established their towns along branches of the
Susquehanna River that facilitated travel, trade,
fish and water. The Susquehannock's [sic] lived
in fortified cities composed of 60-80 foot-long . . . — — Map (db m165847) HM
On Erie Boulevard north of Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 171).
Commemorating the services of those men of
Susquehanna, Oakland and Lanesboro,
who served in the:
Civil War
1861 - 1865,
Spanish-American War
1898 - 1902,
World War
1914 - 1918,
and to those who made
the Supreme . . . — — Map (db m165874) WM
On Turnpike St. (SR 1013) at Broad Ave on Turnpike St. (SR 1013).
The first American-born African American Catholic nun in the nation and charter member of the Oblate Sisters of Providence, the first congregation of religious women of color in the world. In 1845 she helped found the Sisters, Servants of the . . . — — Map (db m89363) HM
Cutting through this valley is the Great Bend of the Susquehanna River, one of the oldest rivers in the world. In the early 19th century, river boatmen navigated vessels laden with lumber and other goods to urban markets, such as Philadelphia. . . . — — Map (db m128971) HM
On Pennsylvania Route 171, 1.2 miles south of Skyline Drive/Church Road, on the right when traveling south.
Why Build a Dam?
The Lackawanna Valley has had its share of floods. Anyone who lived here in the 1950s can tell you about Hurricane Diane. It destroyed entire neighborhoods. Congress authorized construction of Stillwater Lake, a U.S. Army . . . — — Map (db m122212) HM
