SCRANTON
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member unimoggers
N 41° 23.793 W 075° 41.337
18T E 442406 N 4583008
Another "missing" historical marker saved by waymarkers!
Waymark Code: WMW9M
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/24/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member The Leprechauns
Views: 51

Marker Text:
Ebenezer Slocum 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.
Marker Name: Scranton

County: Lackawanna

Date Dedicated: 09/07/1948

Marker Type: Roadside

Location: S Main & Rundle Ave., West Scranton (Missing) NOT!!

Category: Cities and Towns

Website: [Web Link]

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