Erected in memory of the Soldiers and Sailors from Wyoming County, who fought for the preservation of the Union from 1861 to 1865, — — Map (db m90585) WM
On Bridge Street (Pennsylvania Route 29) at Tioga Street (Business U.S. 6), on the left when traveling south on Bridge Street.
Tunkhannock is a historic, friendly Pennsylvania Route 6 Heritage Community, a gateway to the Endless Mountains. Iroquois canoes, pioneers' rafts, canal boats and trains have all passed by this place, where Tunkhannock Creek—the "small . . . — — Map (db m128232) HM
On West Tioga Street, on the left when traveling west.
Gen. John Sullivan’s army on Aug. 3, 1779 camped by the river. Third camp from Fort Wyoming. Part of the Clinton-Sullivan campaign ending in the rout of the Six Nations Iroquois. The Tory-Indian menace on the frontier was eliminated. — — Map (db m46560) HM
On Washington Street at Putnam Street, on the right when traveling east on Washington Street.
Dedicated on November 7, 2009
to all past, present, and future men and women
of the United States Armed Forces who stand
strong for our freedom. We thank you.
The Freedom Tree Project sponsored by
donations to the Tunkhannock Tree . . . — — Map (db m128231) WM
On West Tioga Street (BUS US 6) at Warren Street on West Tioga Street (BUS US 6).
Tunkhannock
Twelve miles from Quialutimack
on the march from Wyoming to Teaoga
August 3, 1779
lay on lowlands between this point and the river
— — Map (db m190125) WM
On Grand Army of the Republic Hwy (US 6) at Bridge Street on Grand Army of the Republic Hwy (US 6).
The name of a Delaware Indian village located at the mouth of the creek in the mid-18th century. Visited by Cammerhof in 1749. Hays and Tatemy found it deserted in 1758. The name means "small stream." — — Map (db m90605) HM
On Pennsylvania Ave at Maple Ave. on Pennsylvania Ave.
Winner of five medals in track & field, 1900 Olympic Games in Paris (two gold, two silver, one bronze). Co-holder, world record, 100 - meter dash, 1900. Member, National Track & Field Hall of Fame and Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame. At the . . . — — Map (db m90584) HM
On Warren Street at Church Street, on the left when traveling north on Warren Street.
Formed on April 4, 1842 out of Luzerne County. The name, honoring the Wyoming Valley, is derived from and Indian word meaning “extensive meadows.” County seat of Tunkhannock was settled 1790; incorporated 1841. Sullivan’s March passed . . . — — Map (db m46557) HM