MARKER ADVOCATES of TOBYHANNA TOWNSHIP
COMMITMENT to EDUCATION
COMMEMORATES:
A history of the schools at this location through the years.
INSCRIPTION:
A two room schoolhouse was built here in 1899 to serve students in Grades 1-6. High school classes were available only in far away Wilkes-Barre or Stroudsburg. A major expansion in 1912 accommodated Grades 1-10. After schools in Locust Ridge and Blakeslee closed circa 1930, the school evolved into multiple buildings for Grades 1-12. A huge 1979 fire destroyed the complex, leading to construction of the “Tobyhanna Elementary Center” on the original school property.
SPONSOR:
Memorial for Edna A. Bonser by Judi Leiding
MARKER TO BE DEDICATED: October 7, 2021
LOCATION:
Tobyhanna (Township) Elementary Center (TEC).
COORDINATES: 41°06'19.2"N 75°28'36.6"W
or 41.105341, -75.476831
GPS ADDRESS: 404 Old Route 940, Pocono Pines, Pa.
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A history of the schools at this location through the years.
INSCRIPTION:
A two room schoolhouse was built here in 1899 to serve students in Grades 1-6. High school classes were available only in far away Wilkes-Barre or Stroudsburg. A major expansion in 1912 accommodated Grades 1-10. After schools in Locust Ridge and Blakeslee closed circa 1930, the school evolved into multiple buildings for Grades 1-12. A huge 1979 fire destroyed the complex, leading to construction of the “Tobyhanna Elementary Center” on the original school property.
SPONSOR:
Memorial for Edna A. Bonser by Judi Leiding
MARKER TO BE DEDICATED: October 7, 2021
LOCATION:
Tobyhanna (Township) Elementary Center (TEC).
COORDINATES: 41°06'19.2"N 75°28'36.6"W
or 41.105341, -75.476831
GPS ADDRESS: 404 Old Route 940, Pocono Pines, Pa.
READ MORE:
TOBYHANNA TOWNSHIP MARKERS:
- Agriculture
- Battle of Locust Ridge
- Blakeslee United Methodist Church
- Blakeslee Community Center
- Easton & Wilkes-Barre Turnpike
- Eschenbach Cemetery
- First Fire Company & Clymer Library
- First Schoolhouse
- Forest Products Industry
- General Sullivan Bridge
- The Great Swamp
- Harrison Amusement Park
- Hungry Hill
- Ice Harvesting Industry
- Isaac Stauffer – King of the Poconos
About the Tobyhanna Township Roadside Marker Program
The Tobyhanna Township Roadside Historical Marker Program is a community-wide, volunteer effort spearheaded by the Marker Advocates of Tobyhanna Township (MATT).
MATT is a nonprofit association dedicated to this program. Volunteers serving in committees seek the funding, research and write the text, install the markers, arrange for a public dedication and establish a long-term awareness campaign through a touring map and a web site.
Be part of our heritage — Donate an historical marker- Through identification of the important facets of our rich history ... existing and lost landmarks, important events and activities, and our people, we will realize the goal of a community-wide network of roadside historical markers. Our community can now and for future decades and generations appreciate our heritage.
- Each roadside historical marker will ensure the preservation of our local history and heritage, while providing an important educational opportunity that is accessible to the public, free of charge.
- This program will build community pride while enhancing “heritage tourism,” recognized as a strong and desirable sector of our economy.
Sponsors donating the full cost of a marker are permanently recognized on the bottom of the marker. Additional appreciation is shared with the community through a public dedication ceremony, as well as a touring map, web site and other materials.
For more information on becoming a sponsor:
Email us
For more information on becoming a sponsor:
Email us