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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCDG_forty-fort_Forty-Fort-PA.html
Named for the forty Connecticut settlers of 1769. Begun in 1770. The Wyoming Massacre followed its surrender to Maj. Butler's force of British, Tories, and Indians, July 4, 1779.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCDD_the-bloody-rock_Wyoming-PA.html
On the night of July 3, 1778, after the Battle of Wyoming, fourteen or more captive American soldiers were murdered here by a maul wielded by a revengeful Indian woman, traditionally but not certainly identified as "Queen Esther."
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCBA_u-s-s-wilkes-barre_Wilkes-Barre-PA.html
These anchors and bell are preserved here as a memorial to a valiant ship, the U.S.S. Wilkes-Barre. CL 103 was a 10,000-ton Cleveland Class Cruiser, launched December 24, 1943, commissioned July 1, 1944, and attached to the Pacific Fleet, Cruiser …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCB5_the-sullivan-expedition-against-the-iroquois-indians_Wilkes-Barre-PA.html
Fort WyomingMobilization Campof Sullivan's ArmyJune 23 - July 311779
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMC8S_fort-wyoming_Wilkes-Barre-PA.html
Built by Pennsylvania, 1771; seized by Connecticut settlers. Rebuilt 1778. Mobilization camp for Sullivan's army, 1779. Destroyed 1784, after withdrawal of the Continental and Pennsylvania garrisons.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMC84_franz-kline-1910-1962_Wilkes-Barre-PA.html
This Abstract Expressionist painter, born in Wilkes-Barre, helped establish the international reputation of American artists in the 1950's. Kline's "Action Painting" is noted for bold, emotionally charged brushstrokes and non-representational subj…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMC83_wyoming-division-canal_Wilkes-Barre-PA.html
Built by the State of Pennsylvania, 1831-34, this canal opened the Wyoming Valley's anthracite field to the mid-Atlantic coal trade. Along with the railroads, it ultimately enabled this valley to become the world's largest anthracite coal producer…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMC7H_lyman-h-howe_Wilkes-Barre-PA.html
From headquarters in Wilkes-Barre, Howe's six touring shows introduced motion pictures to rural Americans. Pioneer exhibitor of "high class" film programs with coordinated sound. Filmed world & local events, including Pres. Theodore Roosevelt's vi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMC7E_fred-morgan-kirby_Wilkes-Barre-PA.html
Pioneer of the 5 & 10 cent store sales concept. He opened his first store in Wilkes-Barre in 1884. In 1912, he merged his 96 retail stores with F. W. Woolworth to form the vast international retail chain. A philanthropist, he made significant gift…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMC79_fort-durkee_Wilkes-Barre-PA.html
First fort built by the Connecticut settlers; Begun in April 1796. Used during the first Pennamite War against Pennsylvania authorities. 1769-71. It stood 1000 feet from Ft. Wyoming.