Historical Markers and War Memorials in Honesdale, Pennsylvania
Honesdale is the county seat for Wayne County
Honesdale is in Wayne County
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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
On Fair Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 191), on the left when traveling north.
In gratitude to all USA Veterans
for our freedom
In memory of Sgt. Bernard G. Southerton, US Army
WWII - POW, Four Bronze Stars, Purple Heart,
from the Lau nieces and nephews.
I am a soldier
from one of the . . . — — Map (db m222288) 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
