Historical Markers and War Memorials in Wayne County, Pennsylvania
Honesdale is the county seat for Wayne County
Adjacent to Wayne County, Pennsylvania
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On Creek Drive (Pennsylvania Route 170) at White Oak Drive (Local Route 4004), on the left when traveling north on Creek Drive.
This memorial is dedicated to all
Veterans who gave their lives
and to those who proudly served
our great nation.
[Armed Services Emblems]
Dedicated Nov. 11, 2014 — — Map (db m163639) WM
The author of the Wilmot Proviso of 1846 barring slavery from territory acquired in the Mexican War, was born in this house Jan. 20, 1814. He died at Towanda, March 16, 1868, after a notable career in the State and Nation. — — Map (db m89371) HM
On 3rd Street at Lake Avenue, on the right when traveling north on 3rd Street.
In honor of
All American Veterans
This memorial honors all American veterans who,
although separated by generations, shared a common
undeniable goal — to valiantly protect our country's freedoms.
The memories of these American . . . — — Map (db m161051) WM
On 2nd Street, 0.1 miles south of Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 507), on the right when traveling south.
American Legion Post 274
and
The Citizens of Lehigh Township
We dedicate this monument in honor of
the brave men and women of the Armed Forces,
who so valiantly defended and continue to defend
the Constitution of the United States of . . . — — Map (db m161055) WM
On Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 507) east of 4th Street, on the left when traveling east.
Erected by
Teddie L. Kerling
in memory of her
father, mother, husband, and uncle,
Sylvester A. Adams, Co. A 137th Reg. Pa. Vol.
Cornelia M. Adams
George A. Kerling, M.D.
Rollin W. Balcom, 93rd. N.Y. Inf.
and the following soldiers . . . — — Map (db m161043) WM
On Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 507) east of 4th Street, on the left when traveling east.
Erected in honor of
Those of Gouldsboro
and Vicinity
who served in the Army or Navy
of the United States of America
during the World War
These Made The Supreme Sacrifice
George Sebring Joseph Wall
[Veterans]
Otto . . . — — Map (db m161045) WM
From 1879 to 1964 this bell called the children to classes at the Hawley School. Restored bell and relocated belfry dedicated October 31, 1982. — — Map (db m164219) HM
On Main Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 590) at River Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Avenue.
Downtown Hawley's business section lies primarily along Main Avenue and the portion of Church Street from Main to the corner of Bishop Avenue.
The Pennsylvania Coal Company laid out the streets in this section in the 1840s and 1850s. The . . . — — Map (db m164177) HM
In the late 18th century, pioneers moving west through the woodlands of Northeastern Pennsylvania found a place where three streams converged. They settled here and built a sawmill, eventually rafting lumber down the Lackawaxen and Delaware Rivers . . . — — Map (db m89518) HM
On Church Street (U.S. 6) north of 9th Street, on the left when traveling north.
Lyricist Richard "Dick" Smith (1901-1935) wrote the song "Winter Wonderland" in 1934 while being treated for tuberculosis in Scranton. Recorded by dozens of popular singers, it became one of the most memorable and beloved songs of the holiday . . . — — Map (db m189204) HM
On 9th Street at Court Street, on the left when traveling east on 9th Street.
On a clear day, September 11, 2001 America suffered surprise attacks by foreign terrorists upon her homeland. At the World Trade Center in New York, the Pentagon outside Washington, and finally in a field near a village named Shanksville in . . . — — Map (db m101307) HM WM
On Church Street (Route 6) north of 9th Street, on the left when traveling north.
Composer of the Christmas Song
"Winter Wonderland"
Official
Honesdale Historic
Site #21
Recognized by Resolution of the
Honesdale Borough Council, July 13, 1981.
This plaque presented in appreciaton of
the role this . . . — — Map (db m157582) HM
On Main Street (US 6) at 8th Street on Main Street (US 6).
Terminus of the waterway uniting the Hudson and Delaware rivers. Built in 1825-28. A gravity railroad feeder reached to Carbondale. For 70 years the anthracite trade outlet for the region. — — Map (db m89443) HM
This coal wagon is a full sized replica of the wagon used on the D&H Gravity Railroad to transport anthracite coal from Carbondale to Honesdale from 1828 until 1898. The loaded wagons traveled a distance of 15.5 miles. The empty wagons travelled a . . . — — Map (db m101629) HM
On the end of Gibbons Park Road, off Cliff Street.
Presented in the Year of 1955
to the People of Honesdale
by
Frances Haag Gibbons
in memory of her husband
Austin Flint Gibbons
and his parents
Dr. and Mrs. Peter S. Gibbons — — Map (db m127209) HM
Wayne Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, dedicates this monument to the memory of the heroes of 1776, Residents of Wayne County. Deliverance Adams, John Ainsley, Joseph Ainsley, John Andrews, Jonathan Arnold, Sarah Benjamin, Stephen . . . — — Map (db m89390) WM
On West Park Street (US 6) at Meadow Lane on West Park Street (US 6).
Named for Philip Hone, noted New York merchant-diarist, who pioneered in developing transportation and anthracite resources of the region. Laid out 1827 as head of D&H Canal. County seat since 1841. — — Map (db m89385) HM
On Park Street at Dyberry Place, on the right when traveling east on Park Street.
The Lackawaxen River is a 31.3-mile-long tributary of the Delaware River in northeastern Pennsylvania.
Lackawaxen is a Native American name. In Lenape it means "swift waters." The Lenape inhabited eastern PA, New Jersey, Delaware, and . . . — — Map (db m153010) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 6) south of Park Street, on the left when traveling south.
The Lackawaxen River is a 31.3-mile-long tributary of the Delaware River in northeastern Pennsylvania.
Lackawaxen is a Native American name. In Lenape it means "swift waters." The Lenape inhabited eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, . . . — — Map (db m163628) HM
In May, 1859, Horace Greeley met with notable political leaders to create a boom to nominate Abraham Lincoln for President. The events that ensued at the Republican National Convention in Chicago paralleled the strategy planned at the parley held in . . . — — Map (db m89442) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 6) south of 6th Street, on the left when traveling south.
Women's Pocket Billiard Champion of the World (1932-40), the best US woman player for over 30 years, and inductee in Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fame. Defeated Babe Didrikson Zaharias and toured with Willie Mosconi. She got her start at . . . — — Map (db m104076) HM
On Church Street (U.S. 6) at 5th Street, on the left when traveling north on Church Street.
Born in Pietrelcina.............. May 25, 1887
Called to Heaven............September 23, 1968
Canonized by Pope John Paul II...June 16, 2002
Prayer for St. Padre Pio's Intercession
O Lord our God, You gave St. Padre Pio the great privilege . . . — — Map (db m157577) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 6) at Park Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
from Hintze Lock
Delaware and Hudson Canal
The speed of a boat entering the
lock was controlled by giving
a line a turn around this post — — Map (db m101333) HM
On Main Street (US 6) at 8th Street on Main Street (US 6).
A replica of the famous Stourbridge Lion, first locomotive run on rails in the U.S., 1829, is housed here. Beside it is the Eclipse, original passenger coach on the D & H Gravity Railroad. — — Map (db m89386) HM
On Park Street (US 6/ PA 191) at Main Street on Park Street (US 6/ PA 191).
Here began the trial run of the first locomotive operated by steam on rails in the U.S., Aug. 8, 1829. The Lion was English-built for use on levels of the Gravity Railroad. It was piloted by Horatio Allen. — — Map (db m89388) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 6) at Park Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
Near this site
on August 8th 1829
The Stourbridge Lion
the first locomotive
to run on rails in America
made its trial trip
on the railroad of
the Delaware and Hudson
Canal Company
with Horatio Allen
as engineer
To . . . — — Map (db m101332) HM
On Church Street (U.S. 6) at the Lackawaxen River, on the right when traveling north on Church Street.
Dedicated 2011
in memory of
Brigadier General Richard J. Tallman
Born in Honesdale 1925
Killed in Action, Vietnam 1972
[Combat Infantry Badge, Third Award]
Graduate of Honesdale HS and the US Military Academy he led infantry soldiers in . . . — — Map (db m101331) HM WM
On Park Street (U.S. 6) west of West Street, on the right when traveling west.
On the occasion of its centennial, Wayne Memorial Hospital is
rededicated to all who served their country in
the United States Armed Forces.
The foundation of this hospital was built upon the commitment
of these veterans to freedom and . . . — — Map (db m157634) WM
Author and editor Washington Irving was born in New York City on April 3, 1783. Irving achieved international fame for his fictional works, including the stories Rip Van Winkle and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, as well as for his . . . — — Map (db m127213) HM
Formed on March 21, 1798, from Northampton County. Named for Gen. Anthony Wayne. Site of test run of Stourbridge Lion, first locomotive in U.S. to run on a commercial track. Honesdale, county seat, incorporated 1831, was western terminus of D & H . . . — — Map (db m89444) HM
On Court Street north of 9th Street, on the left when traveling north.
1869.
This monument was erected
by the
Ladies Monumental Association
of
Wayne County,
to the memory of our dead
who fell,
"That government of the people,
by the people, and for the people,
should not perish from the . . . — — Map (db m89446) WM
On Court Street north of 9th Street, on the right when traveling north.
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands; one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
[Armed Services Emblems]
Wayne County Cemeteries [map]
[Panels . . . — — Map (db m101311) WM
On Park Street (U.S. 6) west of West Street, on the right when traveling west.
These tablets are dedicated by the Grateful Citizens of Wayne County Pennsylvania to their sons and daughters who, in a spirit of patriotism and devotion, served the United States and the Allies in the World War 1917-1918
Died in the . . . — — Map (db m116008) WM
On Park Street (U.S. 6) west of West Street, on the right when traveling west.
Rededicated on the occasion
of its 75th anniversary
to those from
Wayne and Pike Counties
who gave their lives in service
in wars and conflicts from
World War I to the present
September 1995 — — Map (db m116014) WM
On Main Street (U.S. 6) at 5th Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
To honor the outstanding public service of
Wilbur W. Pohle
1925 - 1992
Member of Honesdale Borough Council
for thirty-one years;
Council President
for twenty years — — Map (db m163636) HM
On Court Street north of 9th Street, on the right when traveling north.
In honor of
the men and women of
Wayne County, Pennsylvania
who served their country
in World War II
and
in memory of
the following who made
the supreme sacrifice
Forrest K. Ames Joseph G. Andres John W. Armstrong Michael . . . — — Map (db m101309) WM
On Sanctuary Road, on the right when traveling north.
Coachmans Cottage
When early visitors came to Lacawac they journeyed here by horse and wagon from the train station in Lake Ariel. A local farmer was employed as the “Coachman” to meet, pick-up and later return family members to the . . . — — Map (db m144749) HM
The first of the “Second Homes” in the Wallenpaupack basin, this estate complex of eight buildings – Connell Park – was built in 1903 by coal baron William Connell. In 1912 Col. W.A. Watres acquired the property as part of . . . — — Map (db m144421) HM
Lake Lacawac
has been classified a
Registered National Landmark
under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
This site possesses exceptional value in illustrating the natural history of the United States
U.S. . . . — — Map (db m144861) HM
On Sanctuary Road, on the right when traveling north.
Arthur Watres (1922-2014) was a pioneering environmentalist who spent his life working for the preservation of open spaces, education of the public about nature, and research into how ecological systems work.
In the 1940s and 50s, Arthur and his . . . — — Map (db m144307) HM
On Sanctuary Road, on the left when traveling north.
The chimes, now standing outside the Carriage House, were originally part of Col. Louis Watres estate Pen-y-Byrn in Scranton. Of the 483 chime sets manufactured by the Deagan Chime Factory, only six sets were produced for non-commercial use. Other . . . — — Map (db m144455) HM
On Sanctuary Road, on the right when traveling north.
The Ice House
Built in 1903, this building is named for its original function on the estate – storing ice year-round. Large chunks of ice were cut from lake Lacawac and stored in a giant stack inside this building.
The lodge is equipped . . . — — Map (db m144600) HM
On Sanctuary Road, on the right when traveling north.
Watres Lodge
The grand old lodge, built in the “Adirondack Great Camp” style of architecture, was erected in 1903, by local farmers and craftsmen hired by then congressman and coal mine operator William Connell. It was constructed of . . . — — Map (db m144818) HM
On Sanctuary Road, on the right when traveling north.
Welcome to Lacawac – a forested retreat built by Scranton coal mine operator and Congressman William Connell in 1903. It was originally called Connell Park as it was to be not only the congressmans personal retreat but a private game park as . . . — — Map (db m144522) HM
On River Road (Pennsylvania Route 1004) at Card Lane, on the right when traveling north on River Road.
The first Connecticut settlement on the upper Delaware was made here in 1755, under lead of Moses Thomas and Daniel Skinner, on lands called Cushetunk by the Indians. Settlement seized by Indians and Tories, 1778. — — Map (db m121674) HM
On Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 191) at Park Road, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
Rotary Club of Newfoundland
Chartered 3/25/50
Rotary is worldwide with clubs in
more than 165 countries. The Rotary
[C]lub of Newfoundland supports
projects in health, education, and
hunger relief. The nearby . . . — — Map (db m188882) HM
On Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 191) at Park Road, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
In honor and memory
of the veterans who served
in the wars and conflicts
from the several communities
of the Newfoundland area
Dedicated November 11, 1993 — — Map (db m188880) WM
On Great Bend Turnpike (PA 371/670) at Belmont and Easton Turnpike on Great Bend Turnpike (PA 371/670).
Erected in memory of Jirah Mumford and his descendants. He was one the first settlers in Wayne County Pennsylvania. It was also marks the place of his settlement in Belmont when he came from Connecticut on March 5, 1792 — — Map (db m89366) HM
On Great Bend Turnpike (PA 371/670) at Belmont and Easton Turnpike on Great Bend Turnpike (PA 371/670).
The first Treasurer of the U.S., 1789-1801, and Revolutionary patriot, spent the last years of his life at Pleasant Mount. Died here in 1817, on his estate, called Belmont — — Map (db m89365) HM
On Great Bend Turnpk. (PA 371) at Bethany Turnpike (PA 670) on Great Bend Turnpk. (PA 371).
This memorial is a tribute to the financier-patriot of the Revolution who was first Treasurer of the U.S., 1789-1801. George Clymer and Meredith were large landholders in this area. Meredith died at his estate, Belmont, in 1817. — — Map (db m89369) HM WM
On Great Bend Turnpike (PA 371/670) at Brannigan Road on Great Bend Turnpike (PA 371/670).
Revolutionary War heroine. At least 101 years old at her death in 1858, she lived here after 1822 and was known for her vivid recollections of the war. Sarah traveled with her husband's New York unit, 1780-1783, doing its sewing and washing and . . . — — Map (db m89368) WM
Prompton Dam
This dam forms part of the
Lackawaxen River Flood Control Project
constructed between 1958 & 1960 to
protect the residents of this valley.
Burkholder & Burkholder
[General Contractors]
Winchester, Virginia . . . — — Map (db m163641) HM
On South Sterling Road (Pennsylvania Route 191) at the south side of Mill Creek, on the right when traveling north on South Sterling Road.
The National Register-listed structure that carried SR 0191 over Mill Creek was a single-arch stone bridge, constructed in 1873. Mill Creek Bridge was an important element within the Lower Mill Creek Historic District, since its construction in . . . — — Map (db m143750) HM
On South Street west of Center Street, on the left when traveling west.
1825-1863 Weigh-Mart site was Plane No. 7 on original gravity line
Plane No. 12 & 18 after 1844 renovations.
Coal was stockpiled here during winter months,
weighed and transported to canal after thaw.
Passenger service was initiated in . . . — — Map (db m101562) HM
On Belmont Street (Pennsylvania Route 296) at South Street, on the right when traveling south on Belmont Street.
This tablet is dedicated
in memory of our dead
of all wars.
[Markers naming American Wars from the
Revolutionary War to Desert Storm] — — Map (db m101548) WM
On Belmont Turnpike (Pennsylvania Route 296) north of Island Road (Local Route 547), on the left when traveling north.
In Memory of
the Early Settlers
of this Township
and the Founders and
Ministers of the
Clinton Baptist Church
Norton Grennell North West Gaylord
Griswold Peck McMullen Loomis Ledyard
Bunting Saunders . . . — — Map (db m175136) HM
White Mills grew rapidly during the 1870s and 1880s. Houses were built, churches established, and businesses formed. Two streets defined the limits of the factory east of the Lackawaxen River — Elizabeth Street, named for the wife of . . . — — Map (db m104080) HM
On Main Street (US 6-Texas Palmyra Hwy at Elizabeth Street on Main Street (US 6-Texas Palmyra Hwy.
Founded in 1865 by Christian Dorflinger on this site. Glass was made and cut here until 1921. Noted for the quality of Flint Glass, Dorflinger supplied the White House with sets of tableware through a number of administrations. — — Map (db m89456) HM
How Glass Is Cut
Once a glass "blank" was blown and annealed to room temperature, it went to the cutting department where skilled workers used cast iron and stone wheels to cut the desired pattern or design. Wooden and felt wheels and . . . — — Map (db m104085) HM
Eugene A. Dorflinger Sr., Christian Dorflingers cousin who had also emigrated from Alsace, established a general store in White Mills in 1869. The family home was behind the store on Charles Street across from the St. Charles Hotel. Eugenes . . . — — Map (db m89494) HM
The factory opened in 1865 as one building with a five-pot furnace. The large clay pots were made and cured in another structure nearby. The enterprise quickly grew, expanding down the hill toward the old plank road between Honesdale and . . . — — Map (db m104098) HM
Transportation was essential to the success of the Dorflinger glassmaking enterprise. With its location on the banks of the Delaware and Hudson Canal, White Mills was positioned to receive raw materials by canal boat. Finished goods could be sent . . . — — Map (db m89490) HM
There was more to White Mills than glass and glassmaking. The people who lived here — im[m]igrants and their descendants — built an active, vital community. Devout worship and a love of country, entertainment, sports, education, . . . — — Map (db m104100) HM
The earliest fire protection in White Mills was likely informal bucket brigades---neighbors pitching to help when needed. The Dorflinger Guards, a group dating back to the early days in Brooklyn, was a security force whose members probably provided . . . — — Map (db m89458) HM
At the heart of a glass factory is its furnace, where sand, potash, and lead oxide are melted at more than 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit to produce glass. Skilled glassblowers and gaffers manipulate the hot glass to create forms both beautiful and . . . — — Map (db m104097) HM
