"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
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
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
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
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
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
"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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A National Register Building, Erected 1892-1894-City of Carbondale Government Offices-Carbondale Historical Society-D&H Transportation Museum — — Map (db m89296) HM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Between 1829 and 1898, this was the site of Plane No. 1 on the roadbed of the Delaware and Hudson Canal Companys 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
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 Companys Gravity Railroad from Carbondale to Honesdale opened on October 9, . . . — — Map (db m89274) HM
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
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
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
In the 1880s, 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
“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
[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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 terrorist . . . — — Map (db m99111) HM WM
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
[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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
[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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A Grateful Nation Thanks You
Original Charter Members June 21, 1946
Charles A. Baisden Keith R. Bajaman Howard A. Bird
Carl S. Clark Marcus W. Cook William H. Cooper
Willard G. Edwards Norman I. Evarts Joseph Harris
Andrew . . . — — Map (db m136986) WM
In grateful appreciation to those of St. John's Church
who have made the supreme sacrifice
for God and Country
Memory Eternal
Вечная память
"Greater love hath no . . . — — Map (db m177583) WM
Erected and dedicated
in memory of all who
have served and to
those who gave their
lives in the service
of our country in
all of our conflicts. — — Map (db m128085) WM
Honor Roll
Mayfield Borough
In memory of our boys
who gave their lives
that we may live
World War One
Aleck Hrapchak John Kulenich John Powlack
Michael Tomasky George Stafursky . . . — — Map (db m128154) WM
Dedicated in lasting memory
of all those men from Minooka,
Greenwood, and the Twentieth Ward
who were killed in action or who
died in the honorable service
of this country during World Wars
I and II and the Korean War
Done this 30th . . . — — Map (db m134835) WM
Dedicated September 11, 2005,
in memory of the many
students and teachers who
passed through the halls of
Moosic High School.
Erected by the Alumni
Association Inc., and through
the efforts of former students,
families and . . . — — Map (db m150005) HM
Created in 1886 and located here, the park was a recreational and social center for northeastern Pa. until it closed in 1987. It gained popularity in the early 20th century as the “Laurel Line” railroad provided easier access for more . . . — — Map (db m90609) HM
Erected by
Chaplain
T.D. Swarts Post,
No. 218,
the W.R.C., No. 17,
and
the Citizens of
Moscow, Pa., and
Vicinity,
in honor of the
departed
Soldiers
and
Sailors
of the War of the
Rebellion. . . . — — Map (db m143846) WM
David E. Anthony · Field Artillery Christy Atherton · Q'master Corps
Howard L. Barnes · Infantry Lawrence A. Barnes Field Art'y
George Best · Field Artillery William F. Breslin · Air Service
Benjamin W. Carr · Motor Transport . . . — — Map (db m143849) HM WM
In memory of the
Founders of the Old Forge Cemetery Association
Established 1909
Antonio Arcaro Antonio Mordente
Francesco Ambrose Vincenzo Marino
Saverio Amantea Antonio Minella
Antonio Biancardi Mariano Nese
Franceso . . . — — Map (db m151563) HM
On the south bank of the Lackawanna River opposite this spot was located the iron forge built 1789 by Dr. William Smith and James Sutton. This was the region's oldest forge, after which the town was named. — — Map (db m46229) HM
Dedicated to those who served
World War I
1917--1918
World War II
1941--1945
Korea
1950--1953
Vietnam
1964--1975
Erected in Grateful Recognition
by the Citizens 1949 — — Map (db m103116) WM
This anchor is preserved here as a memorial to Louis Joseph “Eugene” Carpellotti, of the ship Destroyer Escort No. 720 launched at DeFoe, Bay City, Michigan. Sponsor for the occasion was Mrs. Sophie Carpellotti. U.S.M.C. Private . . . — — Map (db m103120) HM WM
Dedicated to those
who have served
this great nation
”Lest We Forget”
[Dedicated] May 15, 2005
[Honor Roll of Old Forge Veterans] — — Map (db m103119) WM
An Olyphant native, Korean Conflict veteran and recipient of the bronze star who served as the longest standing sergeant of the guard of the Tomb of the Unknown soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. He was awarded the Tomb Honor Guard badge, the . . . — — Map (db m89291) WM
Recognized as the first woman to enlist in the U.S. Navy--on March 21, 1917, sixteen days before the nation entered WWI. As a Chief Yeoman (F), she served in Philadelphia; was discharged 1919. Born (1896) and raised in Olyphant; died in 1925. — — Map (db m67975) HM
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