Shamokin's Monuments

This monument was dedicated on October 29, 1926 to commemorate Shamokin's volunteer firefighters (Friendship, Independence, Liberty, Rescue, West End).With the help of the fire department and William D. Wary, a special committee solicited donations…

This monument was dedicated on May 30, 1871 to commemorate the fallen Civil War soldiers buried in that portion of the cemetery. There was a shifting crowd the day of the dedication, but it is estimated that there were between 2,000 and 3,000…

This monument was dedicated on Labor Day, September 5, 1898 to commemorate Civil War soldiers and sailors of the Rebellion. There was a drive held in community - men, women, and children donated; children were asked to donate 25 cents. The children…

This monument was dedicated on August 13, 1938 as a tribute to the 200 Shamokin area men who volunteered to fight during the Spanish-American War in 1898. "The Hiker" is the official figure of the Spanish War Veterans' organization. Before the…

This monument was dedicated on July 4, 1964 during Shamokin's centennial anniversary to comemmorate the life and presidency of John Fitzgerald Kennedy (May 29, 1917 - November 22, 1963).Mrs. Marlene Laboskie, chairman of the fundraising committee and…

This monument was dedicated on November 11, 1982, Veterans Day, for all veterans of all wars from Shamokin and Coal Township.On November 11, 1982 during Veterans Day, there was a Veterans Day program in Shamokin Area High School auditorium. The…

This monument was dedicated on May 30, 1988, Memorial Day, to Cpl. David Witmer (December 29, 1947 - November 13, 1983), a nine-year veteran of the Shamokin Police Department who was killed in the line of duty. Also, it is dedicated to all police…

This monument was dedicated on May 29, 1989, Memorial Day, to Shamokin and Coal Township men and women who were killed in our nation's wars (Civil War to present). Judge Barry Feudale, of Northumberland County Courts, was the dedication speaker in…

This monument was dedicated on August 23, 1997 in honor of Major League Baseball player Stanley Coveleski (July 13, 1889 - March 20, 1984). Coveleski pitched for several teams in a career that spanned 17 years from 1912 to 1928. He was inducted into…

This monument was dedicated on November 2, 2003 to Lt. Timothy DiOrio, a 21-year member of the Maine Fire Co. and a PA state trooper (July 6, 1966 - Nov. 1, 2002).  DiOrio is the only Coal Township firefighter to have been killed in the line of…