Historical Marker

Scranton

US 6 / I-81 southbound, near exit 191B, next to guardrail, NE of Scranton · Scranton · Lackawanna

Pennsylvania marker

Inscription

Ebenezer Slocum built his built his first house, and made the first iron here prior to 1800. Its founding, naming, and growth as a city were due to George W. Scranton and associates. Leader in iron and steel for 60 years after its founding, 1840.

Location

AddressUS 6 / I-81 southbound, near exit 191B, next to guardrail, NE of Scranton
CityScranton
CountyLackawanna
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.461250, -75.666800

Sources

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