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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1W8A_pearl-harbor-memorial-historical_Scranton-PA.html
Honoring those Lackawanna County Citizens
who served at
Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941,
"The Day of Infamy."
Dedicated on the 75th anniversary,
Dec. 7, 2016
Joseph Skovira · John Aloysious Alicki
Michael Burke · Frank Delu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VY1_william-w-scranton-historical_Scranton-PA.html
Governor of Pennsylvania (1963-67). His term emphasized industrial revitalization, highway construction, welfare and educational reforms, and natural resource conservation. A Scranton native, he was a WWII pilot, UN ambassador, US Congressman, and…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VY0_george-h-catlin-memorial-house-historical_Scranton-PA.html
The Lackawanna Historical Society was founded in 1886, eight years after Lackawanna County was incorporated. In early years the organization was known as the Lackawanna Institute of History and Science. Its collections were kept in the County Cour…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VC8_veterans-memorial-a-war-memorial_Scranton-PA.html
In honor of
the men and women
of West Scranton
who answered the call
of their country
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VBP_right-reverend-william-o-hara-d-d-historical_Scranton-PA.html
First Bishop of Scranton.
Born in Ireland April 14, 1816.
Ordained Priest in Rome Dec. 21, 1842.
Consecrated Bishop in Philadelphia
July 12, 1868.
Died in Scranton, Feb. 3, 1899.
His body awaits the Resurrection in
the crypt of the cathed…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VBO_the-bivouac-of-the-dead-a-war-memorial_Scranton-PA.html
The muffled drum's sad roll has beat
the soldier's last tattoo;
No more on life's parade shall meet
that brave and fallen few.
On fame's eternal camping-ground
their silent tents are spread,
and glory guards with solemn round,
the bivouac o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VBN_veterans-memorial-a-war-memorial_Scranton-PA.html
Dedicated
to all veterans who
served their country
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VBM_avondale-mine-disaster-historical_Scranton-PA.html
Here in the Washburn Cemetery lie the remains of 61 of the 110 victims of the September 6, 1869, Avondale Mine disaster in Plymouth Township, Luzerne County. The miners, most of whom were of Welsh descent, were interred on September 9, 1869.
De…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OFA_oil-house_Scranton-PA.html
To run smoothly, machinery requires lubrication—and the steam locomotive was no exception. Before a locomotive could leave the yard, dozens of its moving parts had to be greased and its oil cups filled to the brim. While the fireman tended t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OEH_steamtown_Scranton-PA.html
Working on the railroad was rarely romantic or glamorous. Mostly it was hard work—grimy, noisy, greasy, and occasionally dangerous. Today, mechanics still labor to repair and maintain steam locomotives and rolling stock at this site, with to…