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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BO2_veterans-memorial-a-war-memorial_Wilkes-Barre-PA.html
"This memorial is dedicated
to all who served
for the glory of
God and Country
from Laflin Borough"
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BO1_war-memorial-a-war-memorial_Wilkes-Barre-PA.html
This plaque honors the veterans
who risked their lives in the line of battle.
Their patriotism will never be forgotten.
Dedicated by
Sean Thomas, Troop 43
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM234F_war-memorial-a-war-memorial_Wilkes-Barre-PA.html
In memory to those
Kingsmen who have
given the ultimate
sacrifice in service
to their country.
Dedicated 1974 by
X Γ I
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PCG_early-settlers-and-war-veterans-memorial_Wilkes-Barre-PA.html
This monument erected by the City of Wilkes-Barre and dedicated to the memory of its early settlers and war veterans whose grave sites remain unmarked as a result of deterioration and the passage of time. Walter W. Lisman, Mayor
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PCE_baltimore-mine-tunnel-disaster_Wilkes-Barre-PA.html
Near here, on June 5, 1919, an explosion and fire in the Baltimore Mine Tunnel killed 92 and injured 60 when a fallen trolley wire contacted a cart carrying miners and kegs of blasting powder. One of the deadliest industrial disasters in Pa. histo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1A21_teedyuscung_Wilkes-Barre-PA.html
Called "King of the Delawares," he upheld the dignity of Native Americans and strove to protect their right to land in Pennsylvania. Baptized by the Moravians, he established the Wyoming Valley's last Delaware & Mahican settlement near this site i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMLHR_wilkes-barre_Wilkes-Barre-Township-PA.html
Laid out 1770 by a group of Connecticut settlers, on land claimed by that state. Seat of "County of Westmoreland," erected 1776. Near here took place the Wyoming Massacre, 1778, and the "Pennamite Wars" of 1769-72 and 1784.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCJ0_wilkes-barre_Wilkes-Barre-PA.html
Laid out 1770 by a group of Connecticut settlers, on land claimed by that state. Seat of "County of Westmoreland," erected 1776. Near here took place the Wyoming Massacre, 1778, and the "Pennamite Wars" of 1769-72 and 1784.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCIZ_rev-john-j-curran_Wilkes-Barre-PA.html
Founding pastor of Holy Savior Parish in 1895. Known as the Labor Priest, he championed the workers' cause and was instrumental in settling the Anthracite Strike of 1902. He was a friend of Theodore Roosevelt, who visited here often.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCIS_connecticut-settlement_Wilkes-Barre-PA.html
The first Connecticut settlement on their Susquehanna Purchase, 1762. Following its destruction by Indians on Oct. 15, 1763, no further settlements were made until 1769.