Lackawanna

Scranton, PA

This gravity railroad car, used on the Pennsylvania Coal Company Railroad, was presented by the company to the City of Scranton, Sept. 3,...

Scranton, PA

In May 1902, 150,000 mineworkers struck for six months for union recognition, higher wages, shorter hours, and other demands.

Scranton, PA

On the nearby flat was located an Indian village under the chief, Capoose.

Carbondale, PA

Founded by the Wurts brothers, pioneers in developing anthracite resources of the region, in 1822.

Carbondale, PA

Founded by the Wurts brothers, pioneers in developing anthracite resources of the region, in 1822.

Carbondale, PA

Founded by the Wurts brothers, pioneers in developing anthracite resources of the region, in 1822.

Scranton, PA

A riot occurred here on August 1, 1877, in which armed citizens fired upon strikers, killing four.

Waverly, PA

Pioneer preacher and teacher in Abington region, lived near this village.

Mayfield, PA

Here in 1899 Dr. Matthew J. Shields organized first aid for mine workers.

Scranton, PA

The first street car system in the U.S. built entirely for operation by electric power was at Scranton.

Carbondale, PA

Here began one of the first railroads in the Western Hemisphere, built 1828-1829.

Waverly, PA

One of the oldest known cemeteries associated with African Americans in Northeastern PA.

The first business venture of the noted speculator and railroad manipulator was at nearby Thornhurst.

Thornhurst, PA

The first business venture of the noted speculator and railroad manipulator was in this village, then called Gouldsboro.

Taylor, PA

At this point was established the first white settlement in Lackawanna County.

Scranton, PA

Formed August 13, 1878 from Luzerne County, it was Pennsylvania's 67th and last county created.

Olyphant, PA

Recognized as the first woman to enlist in the U.S. Navy--on March 21, 1917, sixteen days before the nation entered WWI.

Scranton, PA

This stone marks the site of a former Indian village, occupied after 1743 by a band of Munsee, under Chief Capoose.

Old Forge, PA

On the south bank of the Lackawanna River opposite this spot was located the iron forge built 1789 by Dr. William Smith and James Sutton.

Dunmore, PA

The Pennsylvania Coal Co. gravity railroad was in operation between lower Pittston and Hawley from 1850 to 1884.

Scranton, PA

Founder in 1882 of the institute that became the Scranton State School for the Deaf.

Scranton, PA

Baptist clergyman and first ordained minister in Scranton, built a combined log church and house near here in 1795.

Scranton, PA

Pennsylvania public official and lifelong Scranton resident, Casey served as State Senator, 1962-66; First Vice President of Pa.

Moosic, PA

Created in 1886 and located here, the park was a recreational and social center for northeastern Pa.

Taylor, PA

Ebenezer Slocum built his built his first house, and made the first iron here prior to 1800.

Scranton, PA

Ebenezer Slocum built his built his first house, and made the first iron here prior to 1800.

Scranton, PA

Ebenezer Slocum built his first house, and made the first iron here prior to 1800.

Scranton, PA

Isaac Tripp, Scranton''s first settler, built a house here in 1771.

Scranton, PA

Governor of Pennsylvania (1963-67).