Inscription
In May 1902, 150,000 mineworkers struck for six months for higher wages, union recognition, shorter hours, and other demands. A July 30th riot of 5,000 strikers in Shenandoah led to its occupation by the PA National Guard and influenced President Theodore Roosevelt to set up the Anthracite Coal Commission. Some worker demands were granted. The strike introduced an impartial federal role in labor disputes.
Details
| HM Number | HM19UX |
|---|---|
| Tags | |
| Year Placed | 2002 |
| Placed By | Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission |
| Marker Condition | No reports yet |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 25th, 2014 at 7:40pm PDT -07:00 |
Pictures
Photo Credits: [1] CAROLYN MARTIENSSEN
Locationbig map
| UTM (WGS84 Datum) | 18T E 399156 N 4519602 |
|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees | 40.82125000, -76.19583333 |
| Degrees and Decimal Minutes | N 40° 49.275', W 76° 11.75' |
| Degrees, Minutes and Seconds | 40° 49' 16.50" N, 76° 11' 45.00" W |
| Driving Directions | Google Maps |
| Area Code(s) | 570 |
| Closest Postal Address | At or near 301-399 S Union St, Shenandoah PA 17976, US |
| Alternative Maps | Google Maps, MapQuest, Bing Maps, Yahoo Maps, MSR Maps, OpenCycleMap, MyTopo Maps, OpenStreetMap |
Is this marker missing? Are the coordinates wrong? Do you have additional information that you would like to share with us? If so, check in.
Nearby Markersshow on map
Show me all markers in: Shenandoah, PA | Schuylkill County | 17976 | Pennsylvania | United States of America
Maintenance Issues
- Is this marker part of a series?
- What historical period does the marker represent?
- What historical place does the marker represent?
- What type of marker is it?
- What class is the marker?
- What style is the marker?
- Does the marker have a number?
- This marker could use another picture or two.
- Can this marker be seen from the road?
- Is the marker in the median?
Comments 0 comments