On Union Street (Pennsylvania Route 239) west of Main Street (U.S. 11), on the left when traveling west.
Indian word for "Place where five mountains meet." These mountains are River, Lee, Rocky, Knob and Newport. Laid out in 1857 and incorporated as a borough in 1861, Shickshinny was a major stop on the North Branch Canal that was built in 1828 and . . . — — Map (db m116504) HM
On the Union Public Boat Launch Access Road south of U.S. 11, on the right when traveling south.
Union Township of Luzerne County, formed in July 1813, originally was part of Huntington Township. It borders on the Susquehanna River and two creeks from River Mountain. Sawmills were established in 1790 in the northwest corner by brothers-in-law . . . — — Map (db m119287) HM
On Union Street (Pennsylvania Route 239) west of Main Street (U.S. 11), on the left when traveling west.
In honor of all those
who served from
Shickshinny and Vicinity
in World Wars I and II
Soldier rest! The warfare o'er
dream of fighting fields no more.
Sleep the sleep that knows no breaking,
morn of toil, nor . . . — — Map (db m116517) WM