Historical Marker

Carbondale

60 S Main St. (Bus. 6), at Housing Authority, Carbondale · Carbondale · Lackawanna

Pennsylvania marker

Inscription

Founded by the Wurts brothers, pioneers in developing anthracite resources of the region, in 1822. Here the first underground mine was opened in June, 1831, near Seventh Ave. Chartered as a city in 1851.

Location

Address60 S Main St. (Bus. 6), at Housing Authority, Carbondale
CityCarbondale
CountyLackawanna
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.570056, -75.503195

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