Memorial Park - Carbondale, PA
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Don.Morfe
N 41° 34.337 W 075° 30.155
18T E 458099 N 4602411
In the 1880’s, under the leadership of William H. Davies Post 187 of the G.A.R. Memorial Park was established on the former Carbondale militia parade ground and a monument and fountain were erected to honor the veterans of the U.S. Civil War.
Waymark Code: WM129XP
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 04/09/2020
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In the 1880’s, under the leadership of William H. Davies Post 187 of the G.A.R. Memorial Park was established on the former Carbondale militia parade ground and a monument and fountain were erected to honor the veterans of the U.S. Civil War.
Over the years, monuments were added to honor the memory of veterans of the Spanish American War, World War I and II, the Korean War and Vietnam conflict, along with plaques recognizing Patrick DeLacey and Lieutenant Joseph R. Sarnoski, both recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Group that erected the marker: Lackawanna Heritage Valley
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Intersection of North Main Street (Business U.S. 6) and 6th Avenue
Across the street from the Carbondale City Hall
Carbondale, PA USA
18407
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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