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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

 
Clickable Map of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Luzerne County, PA (202) Carbon County, PA (71) Columbia County, PA (52) Lackawanna County, PA (284) Monroe County, PA (77) Schuylkill County, PA (53) Sullivan County, PA (37) Wyoming County, PA (27)  LuzerneCounty(202) Luzerne County (202)  CarbonCounty(71) Carbon County (71)  ColumbiaCounty(52) Columbia County (52)  LackawannaCounty(284) Lackawanna County (284)  MonroeCounty(77) Monroe County (77)  SchuylkillCounty(53) Schuylkill County (53)  SullivanCounty(37) Sullivan County (37)  WyomingCounty(27) Wyoming County (27)
Adjacent to Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
    Carbon County (71)
    Columbia County (52)
    Lackawanna County (284)
    Monroe County (77)
    Schuylkill County (53)
    Sullivan County (37)
    Wyoming County (27)
 
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1Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Avoca — Former Site of St. Mary's Convent — 1922 - 2013
On Hawthorne Street at Spring Street, on the left when traveling west on Hawthorne Street.
. . . — Map (db m151263) HM
2Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Avoca — Memorial to Honor SS Peter and Paul Parish
On Spring Street at Hawthorne Street, on the left when traveling north on Spring Street.
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
3Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Avoca — Veterans Memorial
On Main Street (U.S. 11) at Hawthorne Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
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
4Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Dallas — College Misericordia
On Lake Street (County Route 1047), on the right when traveling west.
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
5Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Dupont — Holy Mother of Sorrows P.N.C.C. War Memorial
On Wyoming Avenue east of New Street, on the right when traveling east.
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
6Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Dupont — Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Centennial
On Lackawanna Avenue at Walnut Street, on the left when traveling east on Lackawanna Avenue.
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
7Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Dupont — War and Veterans Memorial
On Chestnut Street (Pennsylvania Route 315) at Elm Street, on the left when traveling north on Chestnut Street.
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
8Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Duryea — Holy Rosary Parish Veterans Memorial
On Stephenson Street at Watt Street, on the right when traveling west on Stephenson Street.
. . . — Map (db m150013) WM
9Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Duryea — St. Mary's PNCC Organizers and Veterans Memorial — Prawda • Praca • Walka [Truth • Work • Struggle]
On Stephenson Street at Washington Street, on the left when traveling west on Stephenson Street.
Dedicated to the organizers of St. Mary's Church and to those who served in the Armed Forces of their country — Map (db m150008) HM WM
10Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Duryea — War Memorial — To Those Who Gave Their Lives May They Rest In Eternal Peace
On Stephenson Street east of Parkcrest Drive, on the right when traveling east.
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
11Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Exeter — Battle of Wyoming — July 3, 1778
On Valley Street at Wyoming Avenue (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling east on Valley Street.
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
12Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Exeter — Captain Ann Bernatitus — In Memory of Exeter Native
On Wyoming Avenue (U.S. 11) at Lincoln Street, on the right when traveling north on Wyoming Avenue.
The first recipient of the Legion of Merit Medal for her service in the Navy during WWII — Map (db m124146) HM WM
13Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Exeter — War Memorial
On Wyoming Avenue (U.S. 11) at Lincoln Street, on the right when traveling north on Wyoming Avenue.
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
14Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Exeter — War Memorial
On Wyoming Avenue (U.S. 11) at Lincoln Street, on the right when traveling north on Wyoming Avenue.
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
15Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Forty Fort — Denison House
On Wyoming Avenue near Denison Street.
Built in 1790, home of Col. Nathan Denison, Revolutionary Officer and Luzerne County Judge. — Map (db m18893) HM
16Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Forty Fort — Forty Fort
On Wyoming Avenue near River Street.
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
17Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Forty Fort — Forty Fort Cemetery Lost Graves Memorial
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
18Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Forty Fort — Forty Fort Meeting House
On River Street north of Ransom Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
19Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Forty Fort — Forty-Fort
On River Street at Fort Street, on the right when traveling north on River Street.
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
20Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Forty Fort — James Bird
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
21Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Forty Fort — The Fort in Forty Fort
On River Street north of Fort Street, on the right when traveling north.
"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
22Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Forty Fort — Trailing Along — Wyoming Valley Levee System
On River Street north of Fort Street, on the right when traveling north.
"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
23Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Forty Fort — War Memorial
On Wyoming Avenue (U.S. 11) at River Street, on the left when traveling south on Wyoming Avenue.
Dedicated to the men and women of Forty Fort, who served their country in all wars. [Dedicated] May 30, 1984 — Map (db m105276) WM
24Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Forty Fort — Welcome to the First Residents' Path — Wyoming Valley Levee System
On River Street north of Fort Street, on the right when traveling north.
"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
25Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Forty Fort — What on Earth is a Levee? — Wyoming Valley Levee System
On River Street just north of Fort Street, on the right when traveling north.
"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
26Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Forty Fort — Wyoming Seminary Presidents' Lost Graves Memorial
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
27Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Freeland — Saints Peter and Paul Lutheran Church
On Washington Street.
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
28Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Hanover Township — Mount Joe Palooka
On Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard (Pennsylvania Route 309) at Pine Run Road, on the left when traveling south on Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard.
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
29Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Harvey's Lake — Harvey's Lake
On Pennsylvania Route 415, on the right when traveling north.
One of Pennsylvania’s 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
30Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Hazleton — 443rd Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion Memorial
On Diamond Avenue west of Church Street (Pennsylvania Route 309), on the left when traveling west.
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
31Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Hazleton — Alvan Markle and Highacres
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
32Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Hazleton — Christopher Columbus
On Church Street (Pennsylvania Route 309) at Diamond Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Church Street.
Daring and fearless Genoese Navigator who with unwavering faith in God discovered a New World for Free Men October 12, 1492 — Map (db m119005) HM
33Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Hazleton — Civil War Memorial
On Church Street (Pennsylvania Route 309) at Diamond Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Church Street.
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
34Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Hazleton — Civil War Memorial
On Church Street (Pennsylvania Route 309) at Diamond Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Church Street.
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
35Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Hazleton — Honor Roll of St. Joseph’s Parish — 1917 — 1918 —
On North Laurel Street at West 6th Street, on the right when traveling north on North Laurel Street.
Honor Roll of St. Joseph’s Parish Rev. Leo Kroner, Pastor ——————— Killed in Action *Salvick, John J.      *Saferanko, Andrew ——————— Kashak, J.J. . . . — Map (db m44128) HM
36Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Hazleton — Lattimer Massacre
On Pennsylvania Route 924 at 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east on State Route 924.
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
37Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Hazleton — Operation Desert Storm Memorial
On University Drive, on the left when traveling east.
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
38Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Hazleton — Our Lady of Mount Carmel
On South Church Street (Pennsylvania Route 309) at Chapel Street, on the right when traveling south on South Church Street.
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
39Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Hazleton — St. Joseph's Church
On North Laurel Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
40Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Hazleton — War Memorial
On Church Street (Pennsylvania Route 309) at Maple Street, on the right when traveling south on Church Street.
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
41Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Hazleton — War Memorial
On Diamond Avenue west of Church Street (Pennsylvania Route 309), on the left when traveling west.
In Memoriam To All War Dead — Map (db m118955) WM
42Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Hazleton — War Memorial
On Church Street (Pennsylvania Route 309) south of Diamond Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Mountain City Lions Club Centennial Tree Honoring Veterans of All Wars ———————————— Another Mountain City Lions Project — Map (db m118990) WM
43Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Hazleton — World War Memorial
On Diamond Avenue west of Church Street (Pennsylvania Route 309), on the left when traveling west.
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
44Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Hudson — War Memorial
On Oak Street south of Stark Street, on the right when traveling south.
Lest We Forget [Armed Services Emblems] — Map (db m155845) WM
45Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Kingston — 109th Field Artillery Battalion Memorial
On Market Street at 2nd Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Market Street.
(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
46Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Kingston — A Formal Promenade Across the River — Wyoming Valley Levee System
On Market Street at the west approach to the Market Street Bridge, on the right when traveling east on Market Street.
"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
47Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Kingston — Agnes Flood High Water Mark — June 24, 1972
On Chestnut Avenue south of Pringle Street, on the left when traveling south.
[title is text] — Map (db m105268) HM
48Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Kingston — Anning Owen — 1751 - 1814 — "The Apostle of Methodism in Wyoming Valley" —
On Market Street at Sprague Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Market Street.
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
49Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Kingston — Bridging Two Cities — Wyoming Valley Levee System
On Market Street at the west approach to the Market Street Bridge, on the left when traveling east on Market Street.
"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
50Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Kingston — Henry M. Hoyt
On Wyoming Avenue south of West Vaughn Sreet, on the right when traveling south.
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
51Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Kingston — Trailing Along — Wyoming Valley Levee System
On Market Street at the west approach to the Market Street Bridge, on the left when traveling east on Market Street.
"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
52Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Kingston — Trailing Along — Wyoming Valley Levee System
On Market Street at the west approach to the Market Street Bridge, on the right when traveling east on Market Street.
"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
53Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Kingston — Trailing Along — Wyoming Valley Levee System
On Wyoming Avenue (U.S. 11), on the left when traveling north.
"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
54Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Kingston — War Memorial
On Wyoming Avenue (U.S. 11) at Butler Street, on the right when traveling south on Wyoming Avenue.
"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
55Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Kingston — War Memorial
On Wyoming Avenue north of Vaughn Street, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated to the men and women who served in all wars [Dedicated] Oct. 8, 1989 — Map (db m105274) WM
56Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Kingston — War Memorial — Kingston, Pennsylvania
On Market Street west of the Market Street Bridge, on the right when traveling west.
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
57Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Kingston — Welcome to the Anthracite Heritage Walk
On Wyoming Avenue (U.S. 11), on the left when traveling north.
"[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
58Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Kingston — What on Earth is a Levee? — Wyoming Valley Levee System
On Market Street at the west approach to the Market Street Bridge, on the left when traveling east on Market Street.
"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
59Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Kingston — What on Earth is a Levee? — Wyoming Valley Levee System
On Market Street at the west approach to the Market Street Bridge, on the right when traveling east on Market Street.
"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
60Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Kingston — What on Earth is a Levee? — Wyoming Valley Levee System
On Wyoming Avenue (U.S. 11), on the left when traveling north.
"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
61Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Koonsville — Warriors Path
On Sunshine Highway (PA 4010).
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
62Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Laflin — Veterans Memorial
On Main Street at Market Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
"This memorial is dedicated to all who served for the glory of God and Country from Laflin Borough" — Map (db m123820) WM
63Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Laflin — War Memorial
On Main Street at Market Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
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
64Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Lattimer — Lattimer Massacre
On Quality Road at Lattimer Road (Pennsylvania Route 3028) on Quality Road.
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
65Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Lattimer — Lattimer Massacre — September 10, 1897
On Lattimer Road (Pennsylvania Route 3028) at Quality Road on Lattimer Road.
"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
66Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Luzerne — Attilio "Rocky" Castellani — May 26, 1926 — August 31, 2008 — Marine - Pro Boxer - Legend —
On Bennett Street at Academy Street, on the left when traveling south on Bennett Street.
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
67Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Luzerne — Camp Luzerne — 143rd PA Volunteer Infantry — 1862 • 1865 —
On Main Street west of Tener Street, on the left when traveling west.
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
68Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Luzerne — War Memorial
On Bennett Street at Academy Street, on the left when traveling south on Bennett Street.
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
69Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Luzerne — World War Memorial — 1914 • 1918
On Bennett Street at Academy Street, on the left when traveling south on Bennett Street.
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
70Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Mocanaqua — Mocanaqua
On Pond Hill Road (Pennsylvania Route 239) south of Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 239), on the left.
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
71Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Mocanaqua — War Memorial
On Pond Hill Road (Pennsylvania Route 239) south of Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 239), on the left when traveling south.
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
72Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Mountain Top — Lehigh Path
On Honeyhole Road (County Road 41). Reported missing.
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
73Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Nanticoke — Coal Miners Memorial Monument
On Main Street at Jifkin Street/Kosciuszko Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
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
74Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Nanticoke — Concrete City
On Front Street (State Road 2010) at Phillip Street, on the right when traveling east on Front Street.
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
75Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Nanticoke — Nanticoke
On Ridge Street at Prospect Street, on the right when traveling east on Ridge Street.
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
76Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Nanticoke — Pete Gray Wyshner — (1915-2002)
On Front Street (Pennsylvania Route 2010) at Center Street, on the right when traveling north on Front Street.
The only one-armed man to play major league baseball. Born and resided in Nanticoke’s 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
77Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Nanticoke — Veterans Memorial
On Broad Street west of Market Street, on the left when traveling west.
. . . — Map (db m105136) WM
78Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Nanticoke — Vietnam War Memorial
On Prospect Street at Ridge Street, on the right when traveling south on Prospect Street.
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
79Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Nanticoke — War Memorial
On Main Street at Edward Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
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
80Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Nanticoke — War Memorial
On Market Street at Broad Street, on the left when traveling south on Market Street.
Dedicated to the men and women of The Community of Nanticoke who devotedly served their country in American wars — Map (db m105134) WM
81Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Nescopeck — Nescopeck
On 3rd Street (PA 93).
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
82Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Nescopeck — Peter F. Rothermel
On 3rd Street (Pennsylvania Route 93) west of Montgomery Street, on the left when traveling west.
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
83Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Pittston — Christopher Columbus
On Main Street at Kennedy Boulevard, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
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
84Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Pittston — Erie Railroad Co. v. Tompkins
On Rock Street at Division Street, on the left when traveling west on Rock Street.
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
85Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Pittston — Inspiration Mural — Artist: Michael Pilato & Yuri Karabash — YEAR: 2015
On Main Street south of Tomato Festival Drive, on the right when traveling north.
[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
86Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Pittston — Pittston Fort
On Pittston Avenue at Parsonage Street, on the right when traveling north on Pittston Avenue.
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
87Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Pittston — Pittston Fort
On North Main Street at Parsonage Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
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
88Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Pittston — St. John the Baptist Church — 1892 - 2008 — S Panom Bohom —
On William Street (U.S. 11) at Church Street, on the right when traveling west on William Street.
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
89Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Pittston — The Greater Pittston Coal Miner — We Owe Him Much
On Main Street (U.S. 11) at Kennedy Boulevard, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
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
90Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Pittston — Tinsley Hall — Nurses Residence
On Overlook Drive, on the left when traveling west.
Pittston Hospital School of Nursing Established 1903 — Map (db m151738) HM
91Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Pittston — Toni the Tomato Mule
On Main Street at Dock Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
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
92Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Pittston — Twin Shaft Disaster
On North Main Street at Union Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
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
93Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Pittston — War Memorial
On Broad Street at Church Street, on the right when traveling east on Broad Street.
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
94Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Pittston — Workers in Greater Pittston's Garment Industry
On Main Street at Dock Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
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
95Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Plains — Edward A. Walsh (1881 - 1959)
On South Main Street at West Carey Street, on the left when traveling north on South Main Street.
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
96Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Plains — John Abbott and Isaac Williams
On River Street at Carey Street, on the left when traveling south on River Street.
. . . — Map (db m151673) HM
97Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Plains — Veterans Memorial
On River Street at Maffett Street, on the right when traveling north on River Street.
Dedicated to all the men and women of Plains Township who honorably served their country [Dedicated] November 11, 2015 — Map (db m123866) WM
98Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Plains — War Memorial
On Carey Street 0.2 miles east of Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
Lest We Forget — Map (db m155847) WM
99Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Plains Township — Chief Roland "Legs" Biscontini — 12-10-28 • 07-15-01
On Main Street north of Harriet Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
100Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), Plains Township — Raymond Slabinski — 1913 - 1972
On Main Street at Henry Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
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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