Mothers' Memorial View - Ashland, PA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
N 40° 47.029 W 076° 20.235
18T E 387167 N 4515619
A historic memorial in downtown Ashland, Pennsylvania.
Waymark Code: WM179BP
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 01/06/2023
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Jake39
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Photos taken on 4 January 2023. The plaque says, "Widespread job loss in Pennsylvania’s anthracite region in the late 19th century led many Ashland "boys" to seek employment elsewhere. Strong attachment to the miners' former hometown prompted formation of the A.B.A. c. 1900. Until 1976, the A.B.A. held Labor Day homecoming celebrations and during the Great Depression raised funds for the WPA-built Mothers' Memorial. It symbolizes abiding affection for family and community felt here and in the industrial US."
Describe - Highway or Road number: Pennsylvania State Route 61

Closest town or city: Ashland

Number of parking spots available: 10

Winter View: yes

Summer View: yes

Year around access ?: yes

Comfort station on site: no

Is a photo of an "Information Sign"included?: Yes

Name if a website describes this location.: Not listed

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