In 1906, a group of Polish families in Avoca founded the SS Peter and Paul Society committed with the task of establishing a Polish ethnic parish in Avoca. In 1909, a Polish church was erected at the corner of Main and Vine Streets. A larger . . . — — Map (db m151264) HM
Dedicated to
all the
men and women
of
Avoca
who served their country
★ ★ ★
Lest We Forget
[VFW and American Legion Emblems]
Dedicated Nov. 7, 1987 — — Map (db m150010) WM
The Sisters of Mercy established Luzerne County's first four-year institution of higher learning on nearly 100 acres of land on this site, purchased on behalf of the Sisters in 1914.
On August 14, 1924, 2,500 people witnessed the dedication of . . . — — Map (db m108343) HM
The names of the
heroic men and women of the
Holy Mother of Sorrows Congregation
P.N.C. Church Dupont, Pa.
who served in the Armed Forces
of our country during World War II
are indelibly inscribed in our hearts
«««« . . . — — Map (db m151572) WM
This stone symbolizes the
foundation on which this church
was built. Polish immigrants
unselfishly dedicated their
time and labor to establish
this parish in 1902. To this
day, their vision is sustained
by their descendants and by . . . — — Map (db m151571) HM
Let us hold
in honored memory
those men and women
of Dupont
who served our country
in all wars
☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
Let none forget
they gave their all
and faltered not
when came the call . . . — — Map (db m124157) WM
Dedicated to the
men and women of
Duryea
who served their country
in all wars
May 30, 1953
——————————————
Remembering all who died for . . . — — Map (db m150007) WM
The British battle line was formed almost parallel with and a little north of this street by Major John Butler, the commander, and Sayenqueraghta, chief of the Senecas. After advancing in formation for a mile to about 100 yards south of the British . . . — — Map (db m56393) HM
In grateful recognition
of valor
dedicated to the
honor and memory of
our men and women of
Exeter, Boro.
who served our country
in all wars — — Map (db m124149) WM
Let us hold
in honored memory
those men and women
from Exeter, Pa.
who gave the
supreme sacrifice
for their country
in all wars
In memory of those who gave their lives in all wars
Dominick Carabino Michael Esposito Joseph . . . — — Map (db m124152) WM
Named for the forty Connecticut settlers of 1769. Begun in 1770. The Wyoming Massacre followed its surrender to Maj. Butler's force of British, Tories, and Indians, July 4, 1779. — — Map (db m18850) HM
On the afternoon of Friday
June 23, 1972
the Susquehanna River
swollen by flood waters of
unprecedented height broke
through the dike at a point
120 yards south of this site.
The swirling water gouged a
four acre chasm out of the . . . — — Map (db m105296) HM
This church was erected
in the year 1804
It was restored in 1922
by the
Luzerne County Committee
of the
Pennsylvania Society
of
Colonial Dames of America . . . — — Map (db m105278) HM
Built on this site 1770. Named from the first forty pioneers, enlarged 1777, protected the inhabitants when the British and Indians invaded the settlement June 1778. From it July third 1778, the militia under Col. Zebulon Butler marched to the . . . — — Map (db m159380) HM
Son of
John and Rebecca Montanye Bird
Born Dec. 20, 1785
Served with great distinction in the Battle of Lake Erie. For leaving his command later to join army at New Orleans, was condemned, shot and buried at Erie, Nov. 10, 1814, but his . . . — — Map (db m105310) HM
"Barracks or huts were built along the walls within the fort for the shelter of the occupants: the roofs of these buildings served as a platform from which the garrison could defend the works; and the space in the center surrounded by the . . . — — Map (db m159383) HM
"And when I had asked the name of the river from the brakeman, and heard that it was called Susquehanna, the beauty of the name seemed to be part and parcel of the beauty of the land."
Robert Louis Stevenson, Across the Plains, . . . — — Map (db m159391) HM
"Wyoming is still not only a fruitful subject for the poet and the historian — affording an ample field of matter whereon to expatiate [to write at length] — but it is also a beautiful and splendid territory for the painter and the . . . — — Map (db m159392) HM
"And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house, and it fell; and great was the fall of it."
Matthew 7:27
Some know them as levees and others call them dikes, but the large embankments along the . . . — — Map (db m159389) HM
This monument erected
by Wyoming Seminary in
memory of four presidents
of the school whose grave
sites were lost in the flood
of June 23, 1972
Rev. Reuben Nelson
President
1844 - 1862 1863 - 1872
Rev. Young C. Smith
President . . . — — Map (db m105302) HM
The first Slovak Evangelical Lutheran congregation in the Western Hemisphere was organized mainly by Michael Zemany, pioneer Slovak Lutheran. The first service was conducted on February 22, 1883. Present church building, remodeled later, was erected . . . — — Map (db m44189) HM
Dedicated to
Joe Palooka
Champion of Democracy
Created in Wilkes-Barre
by
Ham Fisher
Ham Fisher (1900-1955), Wilkes-Barre,
created comic strip here Joe Palooka, a world
heavyweight boxing champion. A . . . — — Map (db m134836) HM
One of Pennsylvanias major recreational lakes. Benjamin Harvey encountered it in 1781. By the early 1900s it was a famous resort, reached by train and trolley. Its largest hotel, the Oneonta, was built in 1898 and burned in 1919. An amusement park . . . — — Map (db m46283) HM
World War II
1942 - 1945
9 Campaigns 3 Invasions
1942 — 1945
North Africa
Sicily Italy
France Germany
Austria
Korean War
1950 - 1953
——————————— . . . — — Map (db m118959) HM WM
Alvan Markle (1861-1931) and his wife, Mary D. Markle (1868-1945) bought their "Conyngham Pass Property" from the Lehigh Coal & Land Company in 1915. They commissioned a noted architect, John Russell Pope, to design their thirty-two room home . . . — — Map (db m157494) HM
A tribute to the
Heroes who saved
the nation in the
War for the Union
1861 — 1865
A memorial
unto all
generations.
Erected by the
People of Hazleton
and Vicinity
Sept. 25, A. D. 1885,
and of Independence, 110.
Under . . . — — Map (db m118994) WM
In memory
of
"Our Fathers"
who served
from
1861 — 65
by the
Pennsylvania
Department
Daughters of
Union Veterans
Dedicated
June 17, 1940
—————————
We Live in . . . — — Map (db m119003) WM
Honor Roll of
St. Josephs Parish
Rev. Leo Kroner, Pastor
———————
Killed in Action
*Salvick, John J.
*Saferanko, Andrew
———————
Kashak, J.J. . . . — — Map (db m44128) HM
Near here at Harwood, on Sept. 10, 1897, immigrant coal miners on strike began a march for higher wages and equal rights. Unarmed, they were fired upon at Lattimer by sheriff's deputies. Nineteen marchers--Polish, Slovak, and Lithuanian--were . . . — — Map (db m32151) HM
This memorial, presented by the members of Bacchus, has been erected in dedication to those courageous men and women who served their country in Operation Desert Storm, and to those who did not come back, for they gave their lives in bravery . . . — — Map (db m157491) WM
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Hazleton Pennsylvania First and only Tyrolean Roman Catholic congregation established in the United States. Founded October 7, 1905 by Rev. Lewis Luchi. — — Map (db m87511) HM
Organized in 1882 by the Rev. Ignatius Jascovich, pioneer Slovak Catholic priest, St. Joseph's is the oldest Slovak Roman Catholic parish in the Western Hemisphere. — — Map (db m44131) HM
In honor of the
Men and Women
who served in the
Armed Forces
W W I 1917 1918
W W II 1941 1945
Korea 1950 1955
Vietnam 1964 1975
This memorial gifted to
the City of Hazleton
and
Veterans of All Wars
by Mayor . . . — — Map (db m118953) WM
In memory of
the Men and Women
of the
Greater Hazleton Area
who served in
the Armed Forces of
this nation during the
World War of 1917-1918 — — Map (db m118961) WM
(front)
This battery of
four three inch guns
is placed here
in loving memory of the
thirty-three men of the
109th Field Artillery BN,
mustered into federal service
5 September 1950,
killed in the wreck
of . . . — — Map (db m117045) WM
"The bridges have symbolized man's battle for commerce, growing and enlarging, always moving forward."
Constance Reynolds, "The Market Street Bridges at Wilkes-Barre, PA," lecture before the Wyoming Historical and Geological Society, 26 . . . — — Map (db m117155) HM
A soldier in the Battle of Wyoming, July 3, 1778. Converted on the same date at the mouth of Abraham's Creek, Forty Fort, while evading the enemy. While a fugitive he came under Methodist influence and returning to Wyoming Valley, continued his . . . — — Map (db m154473) HM
"It will save to the citizens tens of thousands of dollars that have heretofore been annually lost through interruption of communications by high water, and by removing provocation to profanity will make it much easier for sundry people to . . . — — Map (db m117138) HM
Was born on this site in 1830. Governor of Pennsylvania, 1879-83; first to serve four years under the State Constitution of 1873. Advocated correctional institutions for care of youthful offenders. Died in 1892. — — Map (db m68777) HM
"And when I had asked the name of the river from the brakeman, and heard that it was called Susquehanna, the beauty of the name seemed to be part and parcel of the beauty of the land."
Robert Louis Stevenson, Across the Plains, . . . — — Map (db m117137) HM
"And when I had asked the name of the river from the brakeman, and heard that it was called Susquehanna, the beauty of the name seemed to be part and parcel of the beauty of the land."
Robert Louis Stevenson, Across the Plains, . . . — — Map (db m117162) HM
"And when I had asked the name of the river from the brakeman, and heard that it was called Susquehanna, the beauty of the name seemed to be part and parcel of the beauty of the land."
Robert Louis Stevenson, Across the Plains, . . . — — Map (db m154475) HM
"This book of history stands as a symbol dedicated
to the men and women of Kingston, Pennsylvania, who
so honorably served our country to keep our nation free."
Veterans of
World War I
World War II
Korea
Vietnam
Persian Gulf . . . — — Map (db m105271) WM
In memory of those who gave
their lives in the service of
their country in World War II.
Lt. Joseph G. Azat 0-820195
Mar. 27, 1927—Oct. 5, 1944
14th and 10th Air Force 312th Wing
33rd Ftr. Grp. 58th Ftr. Sqd.
In recognition . . . — — Map (db m117141) WM
"[Fourty] years I worked with pick and drill
Down in the mines against my will,
The Coal King's slave, but now it's passed;
Thanks be to God I am free at last."
A miner's tombstone, in George Korson's
Minstrels of the Mine . . . — — Map (db m154565) HM
"And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house, and it fell; and great was the fall of it."
Matthew 7:27
Some know them as levees and others call them dikes, but the large embankments along the . . . — — Map (db m117139) HM
"And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house, and it fell; and great was the fall of it."
Matthew 7:27
Some know them as levees and others call them dikes, but the large embankments along the . . . — — Map (db m117161) HM
"And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house, and it fell; and great was the fall of it."
Matthew 7:27
Some know them as levees and others call them dikes, but the large embankments along the . . . — — Map (db m154564) HM
This Indian path intersects here. It led from the Great Island (Lock Haven) past the Indian town of Muncy, and then it followed the gap between these mountains to join the Great Warriors Path at Shickshinny. This path was used by Count Zinzendorf in . . . — — Map (db m90614) HM
This plaque honors the veterans
who risked their lives in the line of battle.
Their patriotism will never be forgotten.
Dedicated by
Sean Thomas, Troop 43 — — Map (db m123821) WM
Here on September 10, 1897, nearly 400 immigrant coal miners on strike were met and fired upon by sheriff's deputies. Unarmed, they were marching from Harwood to Lattimer in support of higher wages and more equitable working conditions. Nineteen of . . . — — Map (db m44043) HM
"It was not a battle because they were not aggressive, nor were they on the defensive because they had no weapons of any kind and were simply shot down like so many worthless objects; each of the licensed life takers trying to outdo the others in . . . — — Map (db m44136) HM
Rocky Castellani, a native coal miner's son, raised at 816 North St. Luzerne, Pa, served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II, where he fought in the pivotal battle of Iwo Jima. He was a highly decorated military boxer and . . . — — Map (db m151745) HM
From August to November, 1862, Camp Luzerne was located near Kelly Street on the lands of the Hughes, Bennett and Peck families, one-half mile north of this site. There, at the only Camp of Rendevous in Luzerne County, the 143rd . . . — — Map (db m151655) HM
Erected and dedicated
in memory of all
who have served
and to those who
gave their lives in
the service of God and
Country in all of
our conflicts — — Map (db m151669) WM
Erected 1921
by the
Citizens of Luzerne
in honor
of the World War Veterans
[Roll of Honored Dead]
Leo Cullen Frank Deguzis Charles Kmicic
William Mozes Peter Racazulis Edwin Raub Paul Savitsky
[Honor Roll of . . . — — Map (db m151779) WM
Founded as a coal-company town around 1882 by the West End Coal Company. Named for Frances Slocum, a girl from Wilkes-Barre, who was kidnapped by Indians after the Battle of Wyoming in 1778. — — Map (db m116501) HM
This memorial is dedicated
to our valiant comrades
who died on the field of battle
and
to all who served the flag of the
United States of America
in all its wars.
Rest comrades! Rest and sleep,
the thoughts of men should be . . . — — Map (db m116502) HM
Until about 1800, a Native American footpath passed through here. It was one of several linking Indian villages in the Delaware and Susquehanna River drainage systems. This path originated at the Forks of the Delaware River (near Easton) and . . . — — Map (db m44060) HM
A special tribute to the anthracite coal miners, to whom our nation and its people owe a debt of gratitude for their courage, strength, and bravery, which have enriched the lives of everyone.
This memorial is an eternal testament of our gratitude . . . — — Map (db m105138) HM
Notable for early use of International Style architectural concepts in creating “model” industrial housing. Located Ό - mile north of here. The homes, built by the D L & W Railroad's Coal Division for forty Truesdale Colliery employees, . . . — — Map (db m68698) HM
Named for Nanticoke Indians from Maryland, who settled here about 1750. Adopted in 1753 by the Six Nations, they settled at Chenango, near Birmhampton, N,.Y., to guard the "Southern Door" of the Confederacy. — — Map (db m105124) HM
The only one-armed man to play major league baseball. Born and resided in Nanticokes Hanover section. As a child, he lost his right arm in an accident. Named Most Valuable Player of the Southern Assn. while playing for the Memphis Chicks in 1944. . . . — — Map (db m68720) HM
In Honor of All Who Served
Dedicated to
Stanley B. Hojnowski Leonard Skoniecki Jr.
Walter M. Novak Thomas Zaremba
who gave their lives defending freedom
[Dedicated] Nov. 1989 — — Map (db m105125) WM
In Memoriam
World War I
World War II
Louis J. Bieda Benjamin Blaskowski
Leonard Blaskowski Michael K. Buczkowski
Leonard S. Chesko John A. Gerasymowicz
Leon Gonshor Roman Kroszkiewicz
Alfred Labenski M.D. Narcis . . . — — Map (db m105108) WM
From the mouth of Nescopeck Creek an Indian path went east over the mountains by the way of present day Hazelton to the Lehigh near Mauch Chunk; then to "the Forks of the Delaware" at Easton. — — Map (db m89699) HM
The noted painter was born in Nescopeck on July 8, 1812. His huge masterpiece, "Battle of Gettysburg," ordered by the State Legislature, is on display at the William Penn Memorial Museum, Harrisburg. — — Map (db m89700) HM
The officers, members and friends of the Columbus League of Luzerne County, with appropriate ceremonies on October 12, 1969, dedicated this statue to all the Italian immigrants who ever lived and worked in the Greater Pittston community and who . . . — — Map (db m151742) HM
In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 1938 that, in cases between citizens of different states, federal courts must apply state common law, not federal "general common law." Under Pennsylvania common law, Harry Tompkins of . . . — — Map (db m45901) HM
[Key of Notable Pittstonians and Others]
1 Marcino, Angelo 2 Watson, William-Pidge 3 Swingle, W. Francis
4 Pribula, Leonard 5 Infantino, Joseph - Joe I
6 Linnen, Francis - Bunny 7 Clark, James 8 Tomasetti, Nazareth A.
9 McGroaty, . . . — — Map (db m151963) HM
Erection begun 1722, by Connecticut proprietors. Forced to surrender to the British, July 4, 1778, and partially destroyed. Restored 1780, and used until after the end of the Revolutionary War. — — Map (db m10507) HM
This Stone marks the southern side of Pittston Fort here in June and July 1778, gathered four hundred fugitives for protection against British and Indian foes. Capt. Jeremiah Blanchard and Lieut. Timothy Keyes in commnd. Erected by Dial . . . — — Map (db m56394) HM
In memory of the
Slovak immigrants
and their descendants
who worshiped here
and learned to live the
Gospel message of love.
[St. John the Baptist Elementary School image]
1917 - 2004 . . . — — Map (db m151686) HM
This monument erected in commemoration
of the American Bicentennial is dedicated
to the Coal Miner of Greater Pittston
in appreciation for his unselfish sacrifice
of labor beneath the earth for the promise
of a better future for . . . — — Map (db m151733) HM
Toni the Tomato Mule was born of the Miles for Mules public art project in 2002 paying tribute to mule drawn boats that transported anthracite coal through Pittston's canal system from 1834 to 1865.
Pittston Artist and Author Angie DeMuro painted . . . — — Map (db m151736) HM
On June 28, 1896, fifty-eight men were killed in a massive cave-in of rock and coal here, in the Newton Coal Company's Twin Shaft Colliery. An investigative commission, appointed by the Governor, reported on Sept. 25. Although its safety . . . — — Map (db m10470) HM
Dedicated to the
memory of the
brave men and women
of
Greater Pittston
who fought so
courageously in all
our battles for freedom — — Map (db m153586) WM
From the 1930s to the 1980s Pittston emerged as a national center for clothing manufacturing. Thousands of workers, mainly women, labored in many factories throughout the Greater Pittston area. Most were members of the International Ladies . . . — — Map (db m10469) HM
Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, 1946. As a pitcher for the Chicago White Sox, "Big Ed" Walsh averaged 24 victories a year during a seven-year span, 1906-12. He twice pitched over 400 innings in a single season. In 1908, he won 40 games, . . . — — Map (db m46228) HM
An individual who in his capacity
as a Law Enforcement Officer and Plains
Township Chief of Police, devoted his career and
entire adult life to the well being of the
Community and Citizens of Plains Township.
This was a person of immense . . . — — Map (db m155878) HM
Founder and Leader of
the Silicosis and Asthma League
Dedicated advocate of the cause
of the disabled miner
and his dependents---
Outstanding Citizen
and Community Leader — — Map (db m155848) HM
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