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Built by the State of Pennsylvania, 1831-34, this canal opened the Wyoming Valley's anthracite field to the mid-Atlantic coal trade. Along with the railroads, it ultimately enabled this valley to become the world's largest anthracite coal producer. Part of the North Branch Canal, the line ran 17 miles from West Nanticoke to Pittston; a public boat basin was on this site. The Wyoming Division closed in 1882.
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| HM Number | HMC83 |
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| Tags | |
| Year Placed | 1994 |
| Placed By | Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission |
| Marker Condition | No reports yet |
| Date Added | Friday, October 17th, 2014 at 2:42am PDT -07:00 |
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Photo Credits: [1] CAROLYN MARTIENSSEN
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| UTM (WGS84 Datum) | 18T E 426261 N 4566935 |
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| Decimal Degrees | 41.25046667, -75.88011667 |
| Degrees and Decimal Minutes | N 41° 15.028', W 75° 52.807' |
| Degrees, Minutes and Seconds | 41° 15' 1.68" N, 75° 52' 48.42" W |
| Driving Directions | Google Maps |
| Area Code(s) | 570 |
| Closest Postal Address | At or near 128-158 N River St, Wilkes-Barre PA 18711, US |
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