Built in 1756 as defense from Indian attacks. Named for Benjamin Franklin, who ordered construction. It was of limited use; abandoned in 1757. The Fort stood a short distance above present highway. — — Map (db m86744) HM
On Centre Street (Pennsylvania Route 54) at Pennsylvania Route 61, on the left when traveling east on Centre Street.
TEAM ROSTER
'Knobby' Bennethum · Robert Bilder · Johnny Bogachinskie · Charley Brecker
Bill 'Bronk' Brundzo · Joe Brundzo · Ed Campbell · Bill Eichelberger · Art Eltringham
'Kippy' Eltringham · Bob Hoffman · Bob Horbach · Bert Hughes · . . . — — Map (db m233469) HM
On North Hoffman Boulevard (Pennsylvania Route 61 & 54).
Widespread job loss in Pennsylvania’s anthracite region in the late 19th century led many Ashland “boys” to seek employment elsewhere. Strong attachment to the miners’ former hometown prompted formation of the A.B.A. c. 1900. Until 1976, the A.B.A. . . . — — Map (db m212747) HM
This is a reproduction in bronze of Whistlers famous painting. It honors all mothers past and present and is the only one of its kind in the country. Erected by the Ashland Boys Association and dedicated on Sept 4, 1938. Designer: Emil Siebern, . . . — — Map (db m93187) HM
On Market Street (PA 895) at Fort Lebanon Road on Market Street (PA 895).
One of a line of defenses erected about 1755 to ward off Indian raids after Braddock's defeat. Called Fort William in 1758. The site is marked on the side road just below here. — — Map (db m167153) HM
On East Water Street (US 209) at 1st Street on East Water Street (US 209).
Labor leader, worker advocate. In October 1900 she led a march of 2,000 women from McAdoo to Coaldale to aid a six - week strike called in September by the United Mine Workers of America for higher wages, recognition, and a grievance process. Many . . . — — Map (db m86795) HM
Mammoth Operation The No. 8 first opened in 1845. During its peak in the first half of the 1900’s, the colliery grew to a workforce of near 3,000 men. The mine consisted of 8 horizontal levels, the lowest being more that 1,200 feet below the . . . — — Map (db m86797) HM
On Broad Street (Pennsylvania Route 61) at West Street, on the left when traveling east on Broad Street.
[Army • Navy • Marine Corps Emblems]
Robert Troutman · John O. U. Love · Francis Klusman · Lawrence Klusman
Austin Romberger · John Romberger Jr. · Vincent Rodgers · Michael Rodgers
Nicholas Rodgers · Peter L. Rodgers · Willard W. Shilling . . . — — Map (db m233472) WM
On Gold Star Highway (Pennsylvania Route 924) 1.2 miles south of Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
Critical to the Pa. anthracite industry, this inclined plane railroad transported coal from the Mahanoy Valley up the Broad Mountain to Frackville. Opened in 1862 as part of the Reading Railroad system, improvements in the early 20th century . . . — — Map (db m31481) HM
On Mahanoy Street north of Oak Street, on the right when traveling north.
Frackville American Legion
gratefully dedicates this
monument to honor all the
men and women who
faithfully and proudly serve
our country
sacrificing all to protect
our country's freedom
Our Auxiliary will
always support our . . . — — Map (db m101120) WM
On East Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 25) 0.1 miles east of Division Street, on the right when traveling east.
Along this ridge, between Deep and Pine Creeks, ran the Tulpehocken Path. It connected Shickellamy's capital of Shamokin, now Sunbury, with the Tulpehocken Valley. Travelled by Indian ambassadors and Christian missionaries. — — Map (db m68418) HM
Near Hawk Mountain Road (County Road 2018) 2 miles east of Summer Valley Road (State Route 895).
Before the turn of the century, much industrial activity took place here. Excavation of sand for building purposes and for glassware went on for many years. Originally the sand was carted to Drehersville by way of the rough route over which you have . . . — — Map (db m161405) HM
At Mahantango Gap, seen to the south, was the Double Eagle, a stopping place on the Indian path that ran from Shamokin (Sunbury) at the Forks of the Susquehanna to Weiser's on the Tulpehocken Valley, and on to Philadelphia. — — Map (db m89739) HM
On Vulcan Hill Road (Pennsylvania Route 54) 1 miles west of Interstate 81, on the right when traveling west. Reported missing.
The first cable television system in Pennsylvania, believed to be the first in the United States, was established June 1948 in Mahanoy City by John Walson. This community antenna (CATV) system, operated by Mr. Walson's Service Electric Company, . . . — — Map (db m67444) HM
On Centre Street (Pennsylvania Route 54) at 2nd Street, on the left when traveling east on Centre Street.
Mahanoy City Lodge No.695 BPOE was instituted on
May 22, 1901 with a charter membership of 31 members.
Their current home site was dedicated on May 27, 1916.
The first floor was the Elks Theater; second floor was
the grille, dining room, . . . — — Map (db m236535) HM
On Centre Street (Pennsylvania Route 54) at 7th Street, on the right when traveling east on Centre Street.
On December 20, 1863, the congregation was
organized with 111 members. Mr. Richard
Kear deeded two lots to the congregation for
one dollar and construction on the church
began in 1865. In 1896, the church was
razed and the present church . . . — — Map (db m236521) HM
On Mahanoy Street at 4th Street, on the right when traveling east on Mahanoy Street.
The first church was a two-story brick
building built in 1864. Its cornerstone was
retained when the building was torn down in
1893 to build a larger and more suitable
edifice. The Reverend I. M. Gable, a student of
architecture, was the . . . — — Map (db m236533) HM
On Centre Street (Pennsylvania Route 54) at Catawissa Street, on the left when traveling west on Centre Street.
This park is dedicated to the memory of those who suffered and died in the anthracite coal mining communities of eastern Pennsylvania during the 1862-1879 Molly Maguire era.
This fragile period erupted into a multi-faceted socioeconomic . . . — — Map (db m236538) HM
On West Centre Sreet (Pennsylvania Route 54) 0 miles west of North Locust Street, on the right when traveling west.
Violin prodigy who performed with John Philip Sousa and later became a film director and composer. He pioneered the use of original music for films, and his film “One Night of Love” won best musical score and sound recording Oscars in . . . — — Map (db m67365) HM
On Sunbury Street (Pennsylvania Route 901) at Delaware Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Sunbury Street.
Dedicated in memory of all
Minersville Area Veterans
who have honorably served
in the Armed Forces of the
United States of America
during times of war or
national danger. — — Map (db m120244) WM
On Stadium Street east of 5th Street, on the right when traveling east.
This stadium
dedicated in honor of
Our Nations Heroic Dead
by
Minersville Post No.544
American Legion
Minersville Pa. July 4th 1938 — — Map (db m120246) WM
First furnace to use only anthracite for fuel, 1836. Built by Dr. F.W. Geissenhainer, who patented the method in 1833. Process in use continuously by the Pottsville or Pioneer Furnace, 1839 and after. — — Map (db m86754) HM
On First Street at Clamtown Road (Pennsylvania Route 443), on the right when traveling south on First Street.
West Penn Township opened her first free schools in 1871. This was 1 of 17 owned by the West Penn Twp. School District until 1966. It was then purchased by the West Penn Youth Corp. It was used as a church and Sunday school until the early 1900's . . . — — Map (db m128314) HM
On Hughes Street (Pennsylvania Route 443/895) 0.1 miles west of Railroad Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 443), on the left when traveling west.
In honor of our sons and daughters
who served in World War II
in defense of our country
Bert H. Bachert · Junior H. Bachert · George R. Bailey · Alvah L. Bair
Nelson T. Barron · Howard J. Billman · John Fekette · Richard D. Foltz . . . — — Map (db m232692) WM
On Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 443) east of Warren Street, in the median.
Frederick Hesser
Drummer Boy with General Washington's Continental Army in 1976.
Schuylkill County Sheriff, 1814-1817. Crier of Schuylkill County
Court, Orwigsburg. Buried St. John's U.C.C. Cemetery, Orwigsburg, 1846.
Hartman . . . — — Map (db m232707) HM
On Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 443) west of Warren Street, in the median.
History of Orwigsburg
1795 - Founded by Peter Orwig.
1811 - First Seat of Schuylkill County.
1813 - First incorporated borough in Schuylkill County.
First institution of higher learning in Schuylkill County, Orwigsburg Academy.
Site . . . — — Map (db m232699) HM
On Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 443) at Warren Street, on the right when traveling west on Market Street.
This marks the site of the first courthouse erected in Schuylkill County at Orwigsburg, Pa, in 1815. The courthouse served the county for 36 years until 1851. — — Map (db m232710) HM
On Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 443) at Warren Street, in the median on Market Street.
Dedicated to those men and women
who went forth from Orwigsburg
and the surrounding area
to faithfully serve in
the armed forces of their country
during times of war and peace
We mourn for those who never returned
————————————— . . . — — Map (db m232698) WM
On Maple Street west of Mifflin Street, on the right when traveling west.
The novelist, born in Pine Grove, wrote about American frontier life. His books include "The Town" and "The Waters of Kronos." A recipient of the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award, Richter lived and worked in this house, 1950-1968. — — Map (db m68399) HM
On Tulpehocken Street (Pennsylvania Route 443) at Snyder Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Tulpehocken Street.
Pioneer site of
Jacob Gunkel's Tavern
(later the Eagle Hotel)
1771 - 1965
Revolutionary meeting place
First home of V.F.W. Post #3432 — — Map (db m141037) HM
This M60A3 Main Battle Tank (MBT) is a fully tracked, armored, combat vehicle operated by a crew of four consisting of a driver, gunner, loader, and a tank commander. The vehicle is powered by a 750 horsepower V-12 air cooled compression ignition . . . — — Map (db m86712) WM
On other side of the creek, where the old road runs, the Tulpehocken Path entered the "Gaps of the Swatara." In 1743 Conrad Weiser, John Bartram, and Lewis Evans passed here for Onondaga with peace messages from Virginia to the Six Nations. — — Map (db m86709) HM
On Pike Street at Pine Street, on the right when traveling east on Pike Street.
The 108-mile canal from Philadelphia linked this region's anthracite coal fields with industrial markets along the U.S. east coast. In 1828 the Schuylkill Navigation Company completed the canal to Port Carbon, which was its northern terminus until . . . — — Map (db m68564) HM
To honor all veterans of Port Carbon who served their country in The Civil War, The Spanish American War, World War 1, World War 2, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm. Many God Bless You. — — Map (db m86760) WM
On Centre Street (U.S. 209) south of Union Street, on the left when traveling south.
This building once occupied the site on the corner of Union and South Centre Streets in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. This building was once one of Pottsville's first public buildings and housed some of Pottsville's first businesses such as a . . . — — Map (db m186383) HM
On Centre Street (U.S. 209) at Union Street, on the left when traveling south on Centre Street.
The adjacent plaques are architectural cornice elements salvaged from the former building located at 314 South Centre Street, Pottsville, PA. This building site was originally a small cigar store in 1891 destroyed by fire in the late 1800's. . . . — — Map (db m186381) HM
On Mahantongo Street east of South 9th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Anthracite pioneer. He developed slope method for mining below water table, 1835. His Pottsville Furnace was the first successful smelter of anthracite iron, 1839-40. His home, built 1830-35, was first of the mansions to line Mahantongo St. — — Map (db m68485) HM
On Pottsville-Minersville Highway (U.S. 209) at Bunting Street (U.S. 209), on the left when traveling north on Pottsville-Minersville Highway.
This monument is to honor the Anthracite Miners of Schuylkill County - past, present, and future, and to commemorate in a very special way the many men and boys who lost their lives in the mines.
The Miners' Statue was placed here by the . . . — — Map (db m186631) HM
On Weigland Boulevard (U.S. 209) 0.8 miles north of Anderson Street.
This anthracite coal transportation facility helped fuel America's Industrial Revolution in the 19th century. It was vital to the shipment of up to one-half million tons of coal annually along the Schuylkill Canal to Philadelphia and throughout the . . . — — Map (db m68669) HM
On Centre Street south of Laurel Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
Birthplace: Pottsville, Pennsylvania
November 16, 1939
Graduate: Pottsville High School
Class of 1957
United States Military Academy
West Point
Class of 1961
Vietnam Veteran
1966 - 1967 and 1971 - 1972
Special Assistant to the . . . — — Map (db m190845) HM
On Mahantongo Street west of 3rd Street, on the left when traveling west.
Jack Schneider was our city engineer from 1976 until his passing in 2008. The results of his tireless efforts can be seen throughout the city of Pottsville, but his dedication to the community didn't end at City Hall.
His attention to detail . . . — — Map (db m186508) HM
This was the home, from 1916 to 1928, of one of America's best known novelists and short-story writers. Born at Pottsville in 1905, he used this anthracite region as a setting for several of his major works. O'Hara died at Princeton, N.J., in 1970. — — Map (db m68422) HM
On Mahantongo Street at 2nd Street, on the left when traveling west on Mahantongo Street.
You are standing on the site where once stood the home of Walter Scott Sheafer, the famed civil and mining engineer, real estate and insurance businessman. He was one of the developers of the Mahanoy and Shenandoah coal fields. Mr. Sheafer was . . . — — Map (db m186503) HM
On Sanderson Street west of North 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west.
On June 21, 1877, six "Molly Maguires," an alleged secret society of Irish mine-workers, were hanged here. Pinkerton detective James McParlan’s testimony led to convictions for violent crimes against the coal industry, yet the facts of the labor, . . . — — Map (db m68518) HM
On North Centre Street south of West Laurel Boulevard.
The legendary team played as a member of the National Football League here, 1925-28. In 1925 the Maroons compiled a record widely viewed as the league's best. They climaxed their season by defeating Notre Dame in a well publicized pro vs. college . . . — — Map (db m68544) HM
On West Laurel Boulevard at North 2nd Street, on the left when traveling east on West Laurel Boulevard.
Formed March 1, 1811 out of Northampton and Berks counties. Parts of Columbia and Luzerne counties added 1818. The name honors the Schuylkill River. County seat, Pottsville, was made a borough in 1828; city in 1911. A center of the anthracite coal . . . — — Map (db m68490) HM
On Centre Street (U.S. 209) south of Union Street, on the right when traveling south.
Daniel Lindenmuth, from an important Schuylkill County family of German heritage, built this extraordinary house in 1828-29. A paper trail of evidence indicates that this structure is the oldest Gothic Revival house in America. The fine . . . — — Map (db m186385) HM
America’s Oldest Brewery founded by David G. Yuengling.
Operated continuously on this site by the Yuengling Family since 1831.
Entered on the Pennsylvania Inventory of Historic Places.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Historical . . . — — Map (db m67557) HM
On East Grand Avenue (U.S. 209) at Terry Street, on the right when traveling west on East Grand Avenue.
Born in Reinerton, Les Brown enjoyed a 70-year career in American popular music, conducting his famous "Band of Renown" and helping launch the career of Doris Day with the number one hit Sentimental Journey; long-time bandleader for Bob Hope and . . . — — Map (db m10517) HM
On Brandonville Road (Pennsylvania Route 4037) at Cemetery Hill Road, on the left when traveling west on Brandonville Road.
Original Log Church
Built 1810
Oldest church in Schuylkill County
north of Broad Mountain
Used by
Lutheran and Reformed settlers — — Map (db m233261) HM
On Brandonville Road (Pennsylvania Route 4037) at Cemetery Hill Road, on the right when traveling east on Brandonville Road.
Erected in 1842 by Ringtown Valley settlers and formally named St. Paul's Union Church. It is the oldest religious structure in Schuylkill County located north of the Broad Mountain. This unaltered "meeting house" style structure replaced an . . . — — Map (db m233264) HM
On Cemetery Hill Road south of Brandonville Road (Pennsylvania Route 4037), on the right when traveling south.
The Union Cemetery predates the original 1810 log church
built on this site. The oldest identifiable grave marker
is dated May 9, 1815[.] Many red shale stone markers are
unmarked or initialed. Several Revolutionary War Veterans
are also . . . — — Map (db m233241) HM
On 3rd Street south of Carroll Street, on the right when traveling south.
Born: St. Clair, Pennsylvania, August 29, 1889
Graduate: Mercersburg Academy, Pennsylvania, 1909
Hahnemann Medical College, Pennsylvania, 1913
Assistant Physician to Presidents Harding and Coolidge
and Physician to President Hoover . . . — — Map (db m190828) HM
On Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 443) at Parkway, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
This 1880 image shows Motzer's Bakery on present day Parkway, then known as Canal Street. Greenawalt's store was located here, beginning in 1926. Children stand near the edge of the Schuylkill Canal in the foreground. Stables, a . . . — — Map (db m232962) HM
On Columbia Street (Pennsylvania Route 443) at St. James Street, on the right when traveling west on Columbia Street.
This image shows the Columbia Hotel, located on the eastern end of the Columbia Street bridge. The three story, brick structure replaced the Cross Keys Hotel, originally on this site. The building was later the home of the local Veterans of . . . — — Map (db m233123) HM
On Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 443) west of St. John Street, on the right when traveling east.
Looking east on Main Street from the railroad tracks in this circa 1907 photo, one sees many changes compared to today. The buildings on the left in the foreground were destroyed by fire on Easter morning in April, 1960. The . . . — — Map (db m232958) HM
On Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 443) at Dock Street (Pennsylvania Route 443), on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
This circa 1910 image shows a tree lined Main Street, interrupted by a lone horse and buggy. The church steeple in the right foreground was on Saint John's Reformed Church. This church and a home were demolished in 1925 to . . . — — Map (db m232888) HM
On Haven Street, 0.1 miles east of Dock Street (Pennsylvania Route 443), on the left when traveling east.
This image shows the original electric light plant on this location. The first electric current in Schuylkill Haven was turned on Thursday, October 2, 1891, by Clarence Moser, son of the Town Council President. At its inception, the plant . . . — — Map (db m233124) HM
On Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 443) at Railroad Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
[Mural of historic town scenes/ads, left to right, read]
[Some type of tower] • [Community band]
David P. Ney, dealer in Boots & Shoes • Michel Bro's. [wagon]
[Trolley] • Rio Theatre
J. A. Motzer, Manufacturer of Candies, Crackers & . . . — — Map (db m233067) HM
On Main Street at St. John Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
On this site the Washington Hotel was built in 1831. In 1895 it was torn down and replaced with a four story brick structure, the Hotel Grand, seen in this circa 1908 photo. The Hotel Grand was destroyed by fire on March 8, 1932. . . . — — Map (db m232959) HM
On Dock Street (Pennsylvania Route 443) at Berger Street, on the left when traveling south on Dock Street.
A labyrinth is not a maze but a continual path that, when followed, leads the walker to its center. Used by many ancient cultures, medieval Christians later built labyrinths into the floors of many churches and cathedrals to encourage people . . . — — Map (db m232843) HM
On Parkway at Penn Street, in the median on Parkway.
Fun Fact: Neptune is the eighth planet from the Sun and last of the known planets. While it is the third largest planet with respect to mass, it is only the fourth largest in terms of diameter. Due to its blue coloration, Neptune was named after . . . — — Map (db m233106) HM
On Parkway (Pennsylvania Route 443) at Columbia Street (Pennsylvania Route 443), in the median on Parkway.
Parkway was known as Canal Street when this circa 1908 photograph was taken. Many of the homes are still recognizable today. At this time, work had begun on reclamation of the canal bed in the foreground, for the purpose of establishing the . . . — — Map (db m233070) HM
On Parkway (Pennsylvania Route 443) at Columbia Street (Pennsylvania Route 443), in the median on Parkway.
Looking south on Parkway, this circa 1930 photograph shows the "islands" created as a park, where the canal had previously traversed through the town. The shoe factory on the immediate right was originally established in 1887 as Berger, . . . — — Map (db m233095) HM
On Haven Street at Pennsylvania Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Haven Street.
Looking east on Haven Street, this early twentieth century image presents a very different picture than today. The Pennsylvania Railroad station stood at this location, a two story structure, with the second floor used as a dwelling for the . . . — — Map (db m233126) HM
On Parkway at Liberty Street, in the median on Parkway.
Fun Fact: Pluto's classification as a planet has had a history of changes. Since 2006, per the International Astronomical Union's planetary criteria, Pluto is not considered a planet because it has not cleared the neighborhood around its orbit . . . — — Map (db m233122) HM
On Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 443) at the railroad grade crossing, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
The Reading Blue Mountain and Northern Passenger Headquarters was once the passenger depot of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad. Construction began in 1901 and the station opened in 1902. The station was considered one of the . . . — — Map (db m232933) HM
On Parkway north of William Street, in the median.
This 1910 image shows the rolling mill in Schuylkill Haven which was located directly in front of you along the Reading Railroad tracks. It was built circa 1869 as the Schuylkill Haven Direct Iron Company to produce iron before converting to . . . — — Map (db m233110) HM
On Parkway at Penn Street, in the median on Parkway.
Part of the gate from Lock No. 12, known as Bausman's Lock, located in Schuylkill Haven near South Garfield Avenue and Berger Street. Uncovered during a flood control project, it was removed in 1984 and loaned to the transportation museum in Port . . . — — Map (db m233102) HM
On Pennsylvania Route 61/443, on the right when traveling west.
In memory of those from Schuylkill County
who died in Southeast Asia
Donald J. Seaman • David C. Ney • Stephen C. Brisuda • Kenneth C. Bolich
Gust Callivas • Dale E. Umbenhauer • Michael C. Reed • David L. Verbilla
Dennis E. Hoffman . . . — — Map (db m233176) WM
On Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 443) at the railroad grade crossing, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Looking west in this early twentieth century photo, West Main Street is much
different today. Small shops lined both sides of the beautiful tree lined street. The home in the rear center of the photograph at the corner of Parkway . . . — — Map (db m232961) HM
On East Centre Street at North Union Street, on the right when traveling east on East Centre Street.
In May 1902, 150,000 mineworkers struck for six months for higher wages, union recognition, shorter hours, and other demands. A July 30th riot of 5,000 strikers in Shenandoah led to its occupation by the PA National Guard and influenced President . . . — — Map (db m67358) HM
A center for Lithuanian settlement since the late 1800s, Schuylkill County's population has the greatest concentration of Lithuanian ancestry in the US. The coal industry drew many of these immigrants. The local Knights of Lithuania, among the . . . — — Map (db m86764) HM
On East Wahington Street at Ringtown Blvd (PA 924 on East Wahington Street.
Their coal oil lamps dimly lighted the dismal tunnels while silhouetting their blackened faces that portrayed their exhausting labors and dedication to their families from sunrise to sunset. Only God knew their fate. As you walk this brick pathway . . . — — Map (db m86761) HM
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