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
The Memorial Garden is comprised of Circles of Life with remembrance bricks encircled by living memorial plants and trees, and engraved with historic and civic-minded sentiments for restents, former residents,
and friends of Jermyn who have . . . — — Map (db m247110) 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