MARKER ADVOCATES of TOBYHANNA TOWNSHIP
LUTHERLAND
See photos from the Lutherland historical marker unveiling ceremony | August 20, 2016


COMMEMORATES: “Lutherland,” the vast Pocono retreat and resort opened by the Lutheran Church in 1926.
INSCRIPTION: In 1926, Lutherans from the NY metro area created a vacation site dedicated to Christian values. This was the entrance to over 1,300 acres on which their dream was realized. A lake, hotels, youth camps, and family cottages were built in a pristine Pocono setting. Thousands visited the vibrant community for decades, until financial challenges led to its closing in 1969.
SPONSOR: Pinecrest Lake Community Trust
MARKER DEDICATION: August 20, 2016
LOCATION: On the south side of Pocono Crest Road (formerly Sullivan Trail), just east of the main entrance to Pinecrest Lake Golf & County Club (Pinecrest Drive).
COORDINATES: 41° 06' 17.8"N 75° 27' 51.1"W
or 41.104932, –75.464187
GPS ADDRESS: Pocono Crest Road and Pinecrest Drive, Pocono Pines, Pa. 18350
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INSCRIPTION: In 1926, Lutherans from the NY metro area created a vacation site dedicated to Christian values. This was the entrance to over 1,300 acres on which their dream was realized. A lake, hotels, youth camps, and family cottages were built in a pristine Pocono setting. Thousands visited the vibrant community for decades, until financial challenges led to its closing in 1969.
SPONSOR: Pinecrest Lake Community Trust
MARKER DEDICATION: August 20, 2016
LOCATION: On the south side of Pocono Crest Road (formerly Sullivan Trail), just east of the main entrance to Pinecrest Lake Golf & County Club (Pinecrest Drive).
COORDINATES: 41° 06' 17.8"N 75° 27' 51.1"W
or 41.104932, –75.464187
GPS ADDRESS: Pocono Crest Road and Pinecrest Drive, Pocono Pines, Pa. 18350
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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:
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For more information on becoming a sponsor:
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