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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Laporte, Pennsylvania

 
Clickable Map of Sullivan 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 Sullivan County, PA (44) Bradford County, PA (139) Columbia County, PA (74) Luzerne County, PA (310) Lycoming County, PA (196) Wyoming County, PA (27)  SullivanCounty(44) Sullivan County (44)  BradfordCounty(139) Bradford County (139)  ColumbiaCounty(74) Columbia County (74)  LuzerneCounty(310) Luzerne County (310)  LycomingCounty(196) Lycoming County (196)  WyomingCounty(27) Wyoming County (27)
Laporte is the county seat for Sullivan County
Laporte is in Sullivan County
      Sullivan County (44)  
ADJACENT TO SULLIVAN COUNTY
      Bradford County (139)  
      Columbia County (74)  
      Luzerne County (310)  
      Lycoming County (196)  
      Wyoming County (27)  
 
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1 Pennsylvania, Sullivan County, Laporte — "Freight Gate"
This "freight gate” was originally on Court Street and was used similarly as an actual freight entrance for the Courthouse. Everything from paper supplies, garbage and prisoners passed thru this gate both ways. When the wrought iron fence . . . Map (db m202971) HM
2 Pennsylvania, Sullivan County, Laporte — Burial Grounds
The Diocese has no records on the history of why the graves in this wooded lot were located away from the burial lot of the church. Perhaps the families were not Catholic, of unknown religious orientation, or were not baptized. . . . Map (db m139188) HM
3 Pennsylvania, Sullivan County, Laporte — Celestia
Peter E. Armstrong founded a religious community here in 1850. He envisioned his followers as "wilderness exiles" in a "City of Heaven" on this mountaintop. In 1864 the land was deeded to Almighty God "and to His heirs in Jesus Messiah." Because of . . . Map (db m89975) HM
4 Pennsylvania, Sullivan County, Laporte — Dr. Theodore Joseph Saul, Capt. M.C.1909 - 1978
He was born to heal the afflictions of all, and they grew to become his friends. He took the gifts that God gave him and utilized them to serve all. He was a husband and a father, and we will never regret sharing him with you. Our strength comes . . . Map (db m90009) HM
5 Pennsylvania, Sullivan County, Laporte — Dye Kettle
from Rogers Woolen Mill Forksville PA 1810-1816 [and] 1826-1885Map (db m202968) HM
6 Pennsylvania, Sullivan County, Laporte — Sacred Heart
The Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church was built in 1894 by Dushore contractors "Lawrence Brothers." The Church was dedicated to divine worship on July 4, 1895 and was part of the St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Mildred from the time . . . Map (db m139174) HM
7 Pennsylvania, Sullivan County, Laporte — St. Peter's Church Bench
This bench was in the original St. Peter's Church at Hugo's Corners in Elkland Township. The present church was built in 1955. For a number of years, the old church was used as a social hall but as needed upkeep/ repairs were required, it was . . . Map (db m202973) HM
8 Pennsylvania, Sullivan County, Laporte — Sullivan County
Formed March 15, 1847 from Lycoming County. Named for State Senator Charles C. Sullivan, who was active in securing its creation. Laporte, the county seat, was incorporated 1853. County is home of Eagles Mere (long a noted resort) and Worlds End . . . Map (db m89986) HM
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9 Pennsylvania, Sullivan County, Laporte — Sullivan County Veterans MemorialIn Honor of Those Who Served — All Gave Some, Some Gave All —
In honor of all past, present and future veterans of Sullivan County, in grateful memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom of our country and to show appreciation to the common men and women who answer the call and rise to . . . Map (db m90010) WM
 
 
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Apr. 19, 2024