The Murder of Benjamin Yost - Tamaqua PA
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Don.Morfe
N 40° 47.797 W 075° 58.660
18T E 417523 N 4516639
During the early morning hours of July 6, 1875, police officer Benjamin F. Yost was murdered on this corner as he climbed a ladder to extinguish the street lamp.
Waymark Code: WM12H2A
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 05/27/2020
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The Murder of Benjamin Yost-During the early morning hours of July 6, 1875, police officer Benjamin F. Yost was murdered on this corner as he climbed a ladder to extinguish the street lamp. Alleged members of the Molly Maguires were convicted of the murder and were hanged June 21, 1877. Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Location: Schuylkill County-Marker is at the intersection of West Broad Street (US 209) and South Lehigh Street on West Broad Street (US 209), Tamaqua PA 18252.
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