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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 (310) Carbon County, PA (77) Columbia County, PA (74) Lackawanna County, PA (335) Monroe County, PA (124) Schuylkill County, PA (136) Sullivan County, PA (44) Wyoming County, PA (27)  LuzerneCounty(310) Luzerne County (310)  CarbonCounty(77) Carbon County (77)  ColumbiaCounty(74) Columbia County (74)  LackawannaCounty(335) Lackawanna County (335)  MonroeCounty(124) Monroe County (124)  SchuylkillCounty(136) Schuylkill County (136)  SullivanCounty(44) Sullivan County (44)  WyomingCounty(27) Wyoming County (27)
Wilkes-Barre is the county seat for Luzerne County
Adjacent to Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
      Carbon County (77)  
      Columbia County (74)  
      Lackawanna County (335)  
      Monroe County (124)  
      Schuylkill County (136)  
      Sullivan County (44)  
      Wyoming County (27)  
 
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201 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — All for the View
"A river is more than an amenity, it is a treasure. It offers a necessity of life that must be rationed among those who have power over it." Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Tethered livestock grazed along the River Common established as . . . Map (db m110496) HM
202 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Amedeo Obici (1877-1947)
Founded Planters Peanut Company in 1906 with fellow Italian immigrant Mario Peruzzi. Arriving in America at twelve, speaking no English, Obici worked at a local fruit store before opening his own peanut cart. An entrepreneur, he invented new peanut . . . Map (db m19047) HM
203 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — American Institute of Mining Engineers
Organization founded in 1871 by 22 mining professionals to promote safety, education and technology in mining. One of the first national engineering societies in the US, the institute and it's 150,000 + members honor the group's legacy by providing . . . Map (db m94670) HM
204 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — American yellowwood — Cladrastis kentukea
This is a medium sized shade tree with wide-spreading crown, graceful flowers and beautiful fall color. Used as an ornamental, it prefers rich, moist, limestone soil. Heartwood is a striking deep yellow color. Early Americans boiled . . . Map (db m200871) HM
205 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — America's First Jazz Festival — Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania — February 23, 1951 —
On February 23, 1951 history was made in Wilkes-Barre. Eight jazz bands got together for "The Cavalcade of Dixieland Jazz" which became the country's first Jazz Festival. On this occasion April 29, 1994 the City of Wilkes-Barre acknowledges and . . . Map (db m117087) HM
206 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Baltimore Mine Tunnel Disaster
Near here, on June 5, 1919, an explosion and fire in the Baltimore Mine Tunnel killed 92 and injured 60 when a fallen trolley wire contacted a cart carrying miners and kegs of blasting powder. One of the deadliest industrial disasters in Pa. . . . Map (db m90613) HM
207 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Birthplace of the AIME — 125th Anniversary of AIME — 1871 • 1996 —
On May 16, 1871, eight men from Wilkes-Barre, 11 other Pennsylvanians, and three New Yorkers - all professional mining and metallurgical engineers - gathered in Wilkes-Barre to discuss "two great objectives: First, the more economical production . . . Map (db m117088) HM
208 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Birthplace of the National Federation of the Blind — November 1940
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209 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Captain Joseph Davis and Lieutenant William Jones
Officers of the Revolution, members of the Sullivan Expedition and brothers in Masonry, killed by warriors of the Six Nations near the summit of Wilkes Barre Mountain April 23, 1779. July 29, 1779 their bodies were removed to the old . . . Map (db m200971) HM WM
210 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Center of Law, Politics and Power
"The administration of justice is the firmest pillar of government." George Washington, 1789 You can't have a county without a county seat. In 1786 Luzerne County formed from Northumberland County. Wilkes-Barre, a place of early . . . Map (db m110482) HM
211 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Chase Hall — Remembering Agnes: 50 Years After The Flood — Walking Tour Stop 6 —
Chase Hall was erected between 1917-1918 as the residence of Fred M Chase, president of the Lehigh Valley Coal Company at the time, and his wife, Ellen Stark Chase, sister of Admiral Harold R. Stark. The Chase property was the first building . . . Map (db m200921) HM
212 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Chase Hall — of Bucknell University Junior College
Dedicated to the furtherance of higher education in the Wyoming Valley by Harold R. Stark and Mrs. Katharine R. Stark in memory of Frederick M. Chase and Ellen Stark ChaseMap (db m200927) HM
213 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Christopher Columbus — 1451 • 1506
Donated by Sons of Italy in America Francesco Ferruccio Lodge #1397 to the Citizens of Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Commemorating the QuincentennialMap (db m117054) HM
214 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Civil War Memorial
Conyngham Post 97 G.A.R. [Grand Army of the Republic] Erected in Memory of our ComradesMap (db m134646) WM
215 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Class of 1999 Senior Class Gift
Wilkes University thanks the Class of 1999 for their senior class gift, which provided a campus map that stood behind the Henry Student Center. The map was housed in a structure that shared the same architectural features as the Henry . . . Map (db m200968) HM
216 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Connecticut Settlement
The first Connecticut settlement on their Susquehanna Purchase, 1762. Following its destruction by Indians on Oct. 15, 1763, no further settlements were made until 1769.Map (db m19052) HM
217 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Crabapple — Pyrus coronaria
This is a small tree with short trunk, spreading branches and broad, open crown. It grows in moist soils of valleys and borders of forests and old fields. The fruit is consumed by many birds and mammals. The hard, heavy wood has been used for tool . . . Map (db m153276) HM
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218 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Daniel J. Flood — (1903-1994)
US Congressman from Pa. 11th District, 1944 to 1980. His seniority on the House Appropriations Committee and knowledge of the legislative process enabled him to play a key role establishing national programs such as Medicare, Appalachian urban . . . Map (db m67546) HM
219 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Dorothy Dickson Darte Center — Remembering Agnes: 50 Years After The Flood — Walking Tour Stop 9 —
Wilkes College acquired the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center in 1964 from the Wyoming Valley Society of Arts and Sciences. The Society had initially purchased the land from two Conyngham homes that were demolished in the 1920s with the intention of . . . Map (db m200872) HM
220 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — E. S. Farley Library — Remembering Agnes: 50 Years After The Flood — Walking Tour Stop 4 —
During Wilkes College's early years, the library was housed on the third floor of Kirby Hall. However, with growing collections and a need for a larger space, the new library was constructed with the assistance of almost 500 share plan donors and . . . Map (db m200932) HM
221 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Early Settlers and War Veterans Memorial
This monument erected by the City of Wilkes-Barre and dedicated to the memory of its early settlers and war veterans whose grave sites remain unmarked as a result of deterioration and the passage of time. Walter W. Lisman, . . . Map (db m90611) HM WM
222 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Ellen Webster Palmer — The Friend of the Working Boy
"Life is a tool to work with, not a toy to play with."Map (db m110437) HM
223 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Ellen Webster Palmer — (1839-1918)
"Every boy represents a human soul; a character forming for eternity. The life for the next few years will decide his future... Many a man who beats his life out behind prison bars is a victim of misdirected energy. Truly, the wealth of a . . . Map (db m110495) HM
224 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Ellis W. Roberts, Ph.D. — Welsh-American — 1911 - 1991 —
Educator Poet • Author Historian "A fo ben, bid bont." "To be a leader, be a bridge."Map (db m187384) HM
225 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — F.M. Kirby & Co. Store
The F.M. Kirby & Co. Store, founded in Wilkes-Barre on September 10, 1884, and later known as Woolworth's, occupied this site until 1993. F.M. Kirby helped to pioneer the "Five and Dime," one of the great innovations in American . . . Map (db m117136) HM
226 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — First Permanent Settlement in the Wyoming Valley — 1762 - 1944
This stone marks the first permanent settlement in Wyoming Valley in the summer of 1762 by a company of pioneers from Connecticut.Map (db m151681) HM
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227 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Fort Durkee
First fort built by the Connecticut settlers; Begun in April 1796. Used during the first Pennamite War against Pennsylvania authorities. 1769-71. It stood 1000 feet from Ft. Wyoming.Map (db m18591) HM
228 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Fort Durkee
Was built 82 ft. south west of this Stone in 1769 by the Connecticut settlers as a defence against the Indians. It became a military post in the contest over the jurisdiction and title to the Wyoming lands between the settlers and the Proprietary . . . Map (db m173716) HM
229 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Fort Wilkes Barre 1778
This monument was erected by the Wyoming Valley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution assisted by the Sons of the Revolution to mark the spot where Fort Wilkes-Barre stood in 1778 at the time of the Wyoming Massacre. The fort was . . . Map (db m68786) HM
230 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Fort Wyoming
Built by Pennsylvania, 1771; seized by Connecticut settlers. Rebuilt 1778. Mobilization camp for Sullivan's army, 1779. Destroyed 1784, after withdrawal of the Continental and Pennsylvania garrisons.Map (db m18650) HM
231 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Fort Wyoming
This Stone marks the site of Fort Wyoming. Built by the Proprietary forces January 1771. Captured by the Connecticut settlers the same year, and used as a defence against the Indians. Rebuilt in 1778 and became an important . . . Map (db m153274) HM
232 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Franz Kline (1910 - 1962)
This Abstract Expressionist painter, born in Wilkes-Barre, helped establish the international reputation of American artists in the 1950's. Kline's "Action Painting" is noted for bold, emotionally charged brushstrokes and non-representational . . . Map (db m18624) HM
233 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Fred Morgan Kirby — (1861-1940)
Pioneer of the 5 & 10 cent store sales concept. He opened his first store in Wilkes-Barre in 1884. In 1912, he merged his 96 retail stores with F. W. Woolworth to form the vast international retail chain. A philanthropist, he made significant gifts . . . Map (db m18596) HM
234 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Frederick and Georgia Post Johnson
Dr. Frederick Chas. Johnson Journalist, Historian, Altruist Son of Wesley and Cynthia Johnson Born at Marquette, Wis., Mar. 2, 1853 Died at Dallas, Pa. Mar. 5, 1913 Graduated in Medicine, Univ. of Pa. 1883 Manager, Editor and . . . Map (db m173736) HM
235 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — George Catlin
The great painter of Indian portraits was born here July 26 1796 of Connecticut ancestry. Until 1823 he practiced law here and nearby. He began painting Indian pictures six years later.Map (db m18590) HM
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236 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Henry Brown — 1800 - 1884
Local conductor on the Underground Railroad who smuggled runaway slaves in and out of Wilkes-Barre in violation of the Fugitive Slave Act in the 1850'sMap (db m231043) HM
237 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Hurricane Agnes High Water Mark — June 23, 1972
[Title is text]Map (db m173704) HM
238 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Isaac S. Osterhout
Founder of the Osterhout Free LibraryMap (db m200972) HM
239 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Jesse Fell — (1751-1830)
At his tavern here on Feb. 11, 1808, Fell burned “stone coal” successfully in an open grate. This famed experiment spurred the rise of the anthracite industry & the Wyoming Valley's growth. He was a judge, 1798-1830; first burgess of Wilkes-Barre, . . . Map (db m67549) HM
240 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — John L. Lewis Speech
President of the United Mine Workers of America, addresses the Bituminous Coal Operators' Negotiating Committee, April 10, 1946, at the National Bituminous Coal Conference in the Shoreham Hotel, Washington, D.C.: "For four weeks we have sat . . . Map (db m165172) HM
241 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — John Wilkes — (1727 - 1797)
Early defender of political liberty, free speech, and the rights of the people to elect their leaders. [On back panel] This statue honors Max Rosenn, Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, for the unique vision and . . . Map (db m165142) HM
242 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — King's College Founders
In grateful appreciation to the Holy Cross Community who founded King's College 1946 Rev. James W. Connerton, C.S.C. President Rev. William S. Scandlon, C.S.C. Vice President Rev. Raymond A. Pieper, . . . Map (db m110444) HM
243 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Kirby Hall — Remembering Agnes: 50 Years After The Flood — Walking Tour Stop 7 —
In approximately 1765, Jabez Sill purchased the plot that now houses Kirby Hall and is considered the #1 site of land in the original town plan. Kirby Hall was built between 1873-1874 for Stephen Leonard Thurlow, who was a businessman in . . . Map (db m200886) HM
244 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Korean War Memorial
United States • South Korea United Nations This monument is dedicated to all those men and women from Luzerne County who served in the Korean Theater of Operations during the Korean War. On land donated by the county commissioners, . . . Map (db m110470) WM
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245 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Luzerne County
Formed September 25, 1786 from Northumberland County. Named for Chevalier de la Luzerne. Wilkes-Barre, the county seat, was settled 1769. A center of the Yankee-Pennamite Wars (begun 1769) and 1902 Anthracite Strike, conflicts that changed America.Map (db m31946) HM
246 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Lyman H. Howe — (1856-1923)
From headquarters in Wilkes-Barre, Howe's six touring shows introduced motion pictures to rural Americans. Pioneer exhibitor of "high class" film programs with coordinated sound. Filmed world & local events, including Pres. Theodore Roosevelt's . . . Map (db m18599) HM
247 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Main Street — Remembering Agnes: 50 Years After The Flood — Walking Tour Stop 1 —
Main Street in Wilkes-Barre has been a significant road in the city's history. In the Spring of 1772, the road had been constructed starting at the head of Main Street in the town-plot of Wilkes-Barre and leading all the way to . . . Map (db m200966) HM
248 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Min L. Matheson — (1909-1992)
Prominent labor, community, and civic leader. She headed the Wyoming Valley District of the ILGWU, 1944-1963. With her husband Bill, she confronted corrupting influences & other obstacles in building a membership of 11,000. Created under their . . . Map (db m67547) HM
249 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Miner Park
Dedicated to the memory of Major General Asher Miner and the officers and men of the 109th Field Artillery of the American Expeditionary Force who served in the Great War Battles Champagne • Oisne-Aisne • Lorraine . . . Map (db m187379) WM
250 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — New Men's Dormitory — Remembering Agnes: 50 Years After The Flood — Walking Tour Stop 8 —
Built in 1966, the Dining Common and New Men's Dormitory was hoped to be an improvement from the barracks-type dormitories built by other colleges during post-war expansion. It was a Y-shaped building accommodating 268 men and a new dining hall. . . . Map (db m200882) HM
251 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Old Ship Zion Church Bell
Old Ship Zion Church on Public Square was the first religious assembly hall in Wilkes-Barre. This bell, the first known church bell in Luzerne County, hung in the church until the building was demolished in 1857. The bell was cast in Philadelphia . . . Map (db m117084) HM
252 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Parents Corner
Patrick J. O'Connor 1903-1958 Patrick J. O'Connor was a distinguished scholar, speaker and attorney. He was valedictorian of his college St. Bonaventure. He was valedictorian and editor-in-chief of the Law Review at Georgetown University . . . Map (db m110466) HM
253 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Public Square Park
Historically the interior of Public Square, or as it was known originally the "Town Plot," has served a variety of needs. Laid out in 1733 by Col. John Durkee, it has been the setting for a market house, a fireproof storage building for records, a . . . Map (db m117091) HM
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254 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Rev. Jacob Johnson, A.M. — Born at Wallingford, Conn. Apr. 1713 — Died at Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Mar. 15, 1797 —
Graduated Yale College, 1740. Pastor Congregational Church, Groton, Connecticut, 1749 - 1772. First Pastor Wilkes-Barre Congregation (subsequently First Presbyterian) 1772 - 1797. He made missionary journeys to the Six Nations, . . . Map (db m134647) HM
255 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Rev. John J. Curran — (1859-1936)
Founding pastor of Holy Savior Parish in 1895. Known as the Labor Priest, he championed the workers' cause and was instrumental in settling the Anthracite Strike of 1902. He was a friend of Theodore Roosevelt, who visited here often.Map (db m19059) HM
256 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Rev. Joseph Murgas
Pioneer in development of overland wireless telegraphy. In 1898 he began his experiments on these grounds. His first public transmission of sound was made here on Nov. 23, 1905. Pastor, artist, biologist, and a supporter of Slovak aspirations, he . . . Map (db m90610) HM
257 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Slattery Home Site — 151 South Franklin Street
This entry marks the site of the home of Frank P. Slattery, District Attorney of Luzerne County, 1916 - 1920 and the boyhood home of Frank P. Slatterly, Jr., Mayor of the City of Wilkes-Barre, 1960 - 1968. This plaque is given to Wilkes . . . Map (db m165168) HM
258 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Sordoni Art Gallery — Remembering Agnes: 50 Years After The Flood — Walking Tour Stop 2 —
The Sordoni Art Gallery was founded in 1973, with it being initially housed in the Stark Learning Center for several decades before moving to its current location on South Main Street in 2017. Andrew Sordoni III named the gallery after his . . . Map (db m200965) HM
259 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — St. Andrι Bessette, C.S.C. — "Brother Andrι" — 1845 - 1937 —
Brother Andrι, the first member of the Congregation of Holy Cross to be declared a saint, was born into a poor family near Montreal. He entered the Congregation of Holy Cross in 1872 and served as porter at College Notre Dame for 40 years and . . . Map (db m173703) HM
260 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — St. Conrad's Young Men's Society
St. Conrad's Y.M.S. was founded Nov. 1890 by members of St. Nicholas Parish Dedicated Nov. 1990 Charter Members John Braun • Philip Fluegel • Jacob & Peter Forve George Grausam • Peter Halter • John S Kemmerer William J Alles • . . . Map (db m165140) HM
261 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — St. Mary's High School — South Washington St. Wilkes Barre, Pa. — 1905 --- 1971 —
This cornerstone is dedicated to all former students and Sisters of MercyMap (db m151567) HM
262 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — St. Nicholas R. C. Church
Founded 1855 by German ImmigrantsMap (db m165139) HM
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263 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Stark Hall — Remembering Agnes: 50 Years After The Flood — Walking Tour Stop 5 —
Both Stark Hall and the Stark Learning Center were named after Admiral Harold Raynsford Stark. Stark was a commander of the U.S. Navy during World War I and World War II, as well as a Wilkes College Board of Trustees member from 1947 through . . . Map (db m200929) HM
264 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Susquehanna River — Remembering Agnes: 50 Years After The Flood — Walking Tour Stop 11 —
The Susquehanna river has a long history of flooding. Spanning from Cooperstown, New York to the Chesapeake Bay, the river has seen flooding in every area, but especially where the Susquehanna River meets the Wyoming Valley. Recorded floods . . . Map (db m200873) HM
265 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Teedyuscung — (ca. 1700-1763)
Called “King of the Delawares,” he upheld the dignity of Native Americans and strove to protect their right to land in Pennsylvania. Baptized by the Moravians, he established the Wyoming Valley's last Delaware & Mahican settlement near this site in . . . Map (db m67623) HM
266 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — The Birthplace of HBO — Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania — November 8, 1972 —
In November of 1972, 365 subscribers of Service Electric Cable TV became the first subscribers to Home Box Office. By participating in the launch of the nation's premiere pay television service, these citizens of Wilkes Barre became part of . . . Map (db m117085) HM
267 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — The Burns Alumni Tower and Carillon
In honor of Charles N. Burns, Sr., M.D. A member of the Bucknell University Junior College Class of 1935, first physician member of the Alumni body, who as healer, trustee, community leader, counselor, husband, father, and friend . . . Map (db m200911) HM
268 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — The Fine Arts Fiesta — Annette Evans • Alfred S. Groh
The oldest full scale arts festival in Pennsylvania was founded in 1956 by Annette Evans and Alfred S. Groh to provide an annual celebration of the arts in the Wyoming Valley area. In the original plan the founders desired to guarantee that Fiesta . . . Map (db m117090) HM
269 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — The Old Gymnasium — Remembering Agnes: 50 Years After The Flood — Walking Tour Stop 12 —
The Old Gymnasium was built on property that mimicked the architectural style of Miner Hall at 274 South Franklin Street. It was purchased by Wilkes College in 1948, but wasn't completed until September of 1950. It cost about $250,000 to build . . . Map (db m200967) HM
270 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — The Redington Hotel
Built by John A. Redington, opened October 11, 1906 at the corner of East Market Street and South Pennsylvania Avenue, the seven-story, lavish hotel was designed by the prominent architectural firm of McCormick and French. The hotel contained many . . . Map (db m151566) HM
271 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — The Roberts Tower
The Tower of this Church shall be known as The Roberts Tower in Honor of Daniel C. Roberts whose Christian Generosity made possible the building of this Edifice. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving.Map (db m153267) HM
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272 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — The Sullivan Expedition against the Iroquois Indians — 1779 —
Fort Wyoming Mobilization Camp of Sullivan's Army June 23 - July 31 1779Map (db m18759) HM
273 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — The Wilkes Labyrinth — Peace To All Who Come Here — Wilkes University - 75 Years —
Gift of William Richard Miller '81 Outstanding Alumnus and Trustee This labyrinth evidences Bill's strong affection for Wilkes University and his desire to expand horizons and open doors for generations to come. Homecoming . . . Map (db m200887) HM
274 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Theodore T. and Walter C. Zuba — In Memory Of
Theodore T. Zuba (1941 - 2018) President and Founder of the Fatima Grotto's organization, "Lay Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Inc.". Ted was the leading influence in the Grotto's present design and its devotions. Walter C. . . . Map (db m173709) HM
275 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — U.S.S. Wilkes-Barre
These anchors and bell are preserved here as a memorial to a valiant ship, the U.S.S. Wilkes-Barre. CL 103 was a 10,000-ton Cleveland Class Cruiser, launched December 24, 1943, commissioned July 1, 1944, and attached to the Pacific Fleet, Cruiser . . . Map (db m18764) HM
276 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Veterans and 9/11 Memorial
To All Veterans and those 2982 victims who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001Map (db m196130) WM
277 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Veterans Memorial
This memorial is in honor of the men and women of the Armed Forces who proudly served our country for the freedom of America and the Free World.Map (db m155455) WM
278 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Veterans Memorial Court
Remembering those whom we have lost. Honoring those who serve. Dedicated June 6, 2019Map (db m165164) WM
279 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Vietnam Veterans Memorial — "Valiant Veteran"
To those who served and those who gave their lives in South-East Asia during the Vietnam War 1960 - 1975 [Roll of Honored Dead] Description of the Sculpture for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial This Monument of the Vietnam War Memorial . . . Map (db m110430) WM
280 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — War Memorial
In memory to those Kingsmen who have given the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country. Dedicated 1974 by X Γ IMap (db m110423) WM
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281 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — War Memorial
In grateful tribute to the men and women of Brookside who served and gave their lives in the service of God and Country in all of our conflicts. In memory of Raymond Parker • Oscar Shaffer James Delaney • Elwood Renshaw [All . . . Map (db m155875) WM
282 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Wards III, VI, and IX World War II Honored Dead — 1941 • 1945
Walter J. Kotarba • Ralph E. Zima • Fred O. Wendel • David T. Walters John W. Thieman • Robert Silvick • Lester Silfies • Philip Roth John E. Reiser • Stanley Rajza • Joseph T. Okal • John E. Mullen Joseph P. McGlynn • George Morgans • . . . Map (db m187392) WM
283 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Weckesser Hall — Remembering Agnes: 50 Years After The Flood — Walking Tour Stop 3 —
Weckesser Hall was built from 1914 to 1916 for Frederick J. Weckesser. Weckesser was a philanthropist and the vice president of the Board of Trustees of Wilkes College. The building was designed by architect Charles P. H. Gilbert who also . . . Map (db m200938) HM
284 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Wilkes-Barre
Laid out 1770 by a group of Connecticut settlers, on land claimed by that state. Seat of "County of Westmoreland," erected 1776. Near here took place the Wyoming Massacre, 1778, and the "Pennamite Wars" of 1769-72 and 1784.Map (db m19060) HM
285 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Wilkes-Barre
Laid out 1770 by a group of Connecticut settlers, on land claimed by that state. Seat of "County of Westmoreland," erected 1776. Near here took place the Wyoming Massacre, 1778, and the "Pennamite Wars" of 1769-72 and 1784.Map (db m32163) HM
286 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Wilkes-Barre
Laid out 1770 by a group of Connecticut settlers, on land claimed by that state. Seat of "County of Westmoreland," erected 1776. Near here took place the Wyoming Massacre, 1778, and the "Pennamite Wars" of 1769-72 and 1784.Map (db m90612) HM
287 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Wilkes-Barre Fort
Completed 1778, Inclosing the courthouse of the Connecticut county of Westmoreland. Surrendered with Forty Fort to the British in 1778.Map (db m19098) HM
288 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — William Camp Gildersleeve — (1795-1871)
Prominent merchant and ardent abolitionist significant to the Underground Railroad in Wilkes-Barre. He provided refuge to fugitive slaves at his home and business near here. In 1853, Gildersleeve testified in a U.S. Supreme Court case, Maxwell vs. . . . Map (db m67617) HM
289 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — William G. McGowan — (1927-1992)
Founder of MCI Communications. MCI challenged AT&T's monopoly of the telephone industry and went on to become one of the nation's leaders in that field. McGowan was also a major financial contributor to many medical institutions and fields of . . . Map (db m67496) HM
290 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — World War Memorial — 1917 - 1918
Roll of Honor to commemorate the names of our men who answered their country's call and served for liberty and democracy in the World War ending Nov. 11th, 1918. [Honored Dead] George Ihnαt • . . . Map (db m151863) WM
291 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Wyoming Division Canal
Built by the State of Pennsylvania, 1831-34, this canal opened the Wyoming Valley's anthracite field to the mid-Atlantic coal trade. Along with the railroads, it ultimately enabled this valley to become the world's largest anthracite coal producer. . . . Map (db m18623) HM
292 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre — Zebulon Butler House — Built 1793
Oldest House in Wilkes-Barre Under RestorationMap (db m173706) HM
293 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre, Bear Creek Township — Sullivan's March
Gen. John Sullivan's army camped a short distance west from here on June 22, 1779. It was the fifth camp on the march from Easton. Next day the army reached Fort Wyoming, Wilkes-Barre.Map (db m222942) HM
294 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre, Hanover Township — Mount Joe Palooka
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
295 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre, Hanover Township — Third Ward War Memorial — Lest We Forget
This memorial is dedicated in honor of all Hanover Township Third Ward veterans who served in all wars.Map (db m188723) WM
296 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre, Hanover Township — Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial
Memorial to Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S.A.Map (db m188736) WM
297 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre, Plains Township — Chief Roland "Legs" Biscontini — 12-10-28 • 07-15-01
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
298 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre, Plains Township — Raymond Slabinski — 1913 - 1972
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 LeaderMap (db m155848) HM
299 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre Township — Saint John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church — 1929 • Diamond Jubilee • 2004
In this, our Diamond Jubilee Year, we the parishioners of St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church in Wilkes-Barre Township (Georgetown) Pa. dedicate this "Black Diamond" in memory of our church founders, benefactors, ancestors and . . . Map (db m197727) HM
300 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre Township — Saint Mary of the Dormition Byzantine Catholic Church Bell
This bell from the former St. Mary of the Dormition Byzantine Catholic Church, Hanover Section of Nanticoke, Pa. is dedicated to all those parishioners of St. Mary Church who so graciously became members of St. John the Baptist Church upon the . . . Map (db m197725) HM

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