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"West Pittston is an elegant suburb of Pittston. It was taken from Exeter Township. This place was known in early times as Fort Jenkins, and the name was applied to the town until it was incorporated as a borough. West Pittston was incorporated as a borough in the autumn of 1857. Jenkins Fort, a small stockade, was built by settlers from the Connecticut Susquehanna Land Co., who adopted the actions of the Continental Congress in 1778; hasn’t been totally forgotten, Jenkins Township now carries on the name. Fort Jenkins was within what is now the borough. The fort was simply a log house surrounded by a stockade fence.

John Jenkins was also moderator of the "ADJOURNED MEETING" of the settlers of Westmoreland held August 8, 1775, when it was "voted, as this town has but of late been incorporated and invested with the privilege of the law, both civil and military, and now in capacity of acting in conjunction with our neighboring towns within this and other colonies, in opposing ye late measures adopted by Parliament to enslave America; also this town having taken into consideration the late plan adopted by Parliament of enforcing their several oppressing and unconstitutional acts, of depriving us of our property, and of binding us in all cases without exception, whether we consent or not, is considered by us highly injurious to American or English freedom; therefore do consent to, as acquiesce in, the late proceeding of the Continental Congress, and to rejoice that those measures are adopted, as so universally received throughout the continent; and in conformity to the 11th article of the association, we do now appoint a committee to observe attentively the conduct of this town touching the rules and regulations prescribed by the Honorable Continental Congress, and will unanimously join our brethern in America in the common cause of defending our liberty. Voted the Mr. John Jenkins, Joseph Sluman, Esq., Nathan Dennison, Esq. (see more of whom later), Mr. Obediah Gore, Jr., and Lieutenant Buck, be chosen a committee of correspondence for the town of Westmoreland."

And this is an account of the building of Jenkins Fort (actually a fortification of the Jenkins Home):
In the reprint of the William A. Wilcox Historical Address at the dedication of the "Jenkins' Fort Monument," Wilcox states that the land the fort stood on was inherited by Thomas from his father, Judge John. From Thomas it passed to Thomas' grandson, Amos York Smith, the son of Dr. John Smith and his wife, Mehitable Jenkins (Thomas' daughter). Mr. Smith owned it until 1857 when it became the property of Mr. Ralph D. Lacoe and others, and from them, Mr. Lacoe, Mr. Theodore Strong and the estate of R. J. Wisner, the DIAL ROCK CHAPTER, DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION gained title by gifts.

After the August 24th meeting, John Jenkins built a stockade fort around his dwelling for the protection of his family and neighbors. Notice the location marked on the map of West Pittston. The site is presently at the intersection of Exeter Avenue and the Susquehanna River and is marked by a stone monument.

It was situated about fifty yards above the west end of the bridge. The area of the borough contains 323 acres. The residence of Mr. Carr on the corner of Wyoming and Luzerne Avenues, is one of the old original farmhouses built when this was a part of Exeter Township. Two railroads and the Wyoming Valley Traction Streetcar Line all had offices and depots in West Pittston. In 1860 its population was 590. It had 4 bakers, 5 blacksmiths, Vulcan Iron works, 1 bookbinder, 4 cabinet makers, 6 carpenters, 2 carpet weavers, 1 cigar dealer, 2 confectioners, 4 druggists, 1 fancy goods, 1 fish and oysters, 1 florist, 1 plumber, 2 general stores, 7 grocers, 1 furniture, 1 hay and feed, 1 house furnishing, Luzerne Knitting mills, 1 cracker factory, 1 lime and plaster, 7 meat markets, 4 milk depots, 1 miner supplies, 1 private school, 1 livery stable, 1 stoves and tinware, 3 wagon makers.

Some notable residents were Samuel Price, Miles C. Orr, Thomas Ford, Amherst Wisner, A. J. Griffith, William Apple, Cornelius Stark, Bradley Downing, Theodore Strong, Isaac W. Moister, Peter Polen, J. H. Jenkins, R. J. Wisner; David T. Bound, Ralph D. Lacoe, J. C. F. Rommel, B. D. Beyea, Samuel Price, Barnard Sharkey, W. H. Cool, Bradley Downing, George Corey, James Mantayne, Smith Sutherland, A. J. Loomis, J. B. Hoyt, G. M. Richard, Charles H. Foster, William R. Sax, S. P. Fenn, William C. Benton, S. K. Barber, John Struthers, J. S. Jenkins, S. K. Barber, Evan J. Evans, F. B. Sanders, O. C. Foster, John A. Stone, Lewis Jones, Chandler H. Williams, George W. Walker, William C. Smith, John Courtright, P. K. Richards, Eugene Spencer, John Hughes Blackman, E. W. Stark, George S. Ferris, Thomas Williams, Thomas B. Mitten, George N. Lewis and Benjamin S. Emory." (Info from a number of old local Sources!)

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PA West Pittston 1924 High School Yearbook This is the entire 1924 High School Yearbook Scanned and Posted Here. It contains photos and names of students, faculty, staff, coaches, etc. IS YOUR ANCESTOR HERE? Great Sports Photos Too!!! VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TO TRANSCRIBE THE NAMES ON THESE PAGES SO EMAIL ME IF YOU WANT TO HELP WITH THIS PROJECT!

PA West Pittston 1873 Map & Surrounding Area
PA West Pittston 1873 Map
PA West Pittston 1883 to 1968 Lorne Marion Bewitched Actress
PA West Pittston 1893 Trolley at EOL
PA West Pittston 1900s River Street
PA West Pittston 1900s Wyoming Avenue
PA West Pittston 1905 Above Ferry Bridge Susquehanna Ave
PA West Pittston 1905 Luzerne Avenue
PA West Pittston 1905 York Avenue BW
PA West Pittston 1905 York Avenue
PA West Pittston 1905 to Guide of Little Ones Goose Pond Newark OH
PA West Pittston 1905s High School Comet
PA West Pittston 1905s Hose Company
PA West Pittston 1905s Linden St
PA West Pittston 1905s Luzerne Avenue Bridge
PA West Pittston 1905s M E Church
PA West Pittston 1905s Public Schools
PA West Pittston 1905s Wyoming Avenue
PA West Pittston 1906 07 Junction of York & Susquehanna Ave BW
PA West Pittston 1906 Exeter Street to Bertha Jones Bridgeport CT
PA West Pittston 1906 M E Methodist Episcopal Church Rally Day
PA West Pittston 1906 Mailed to Eaton Miss 402 Exeter St
PA West Pittston 1906 York Ave from New Rochelle NY
PA West Pittston 1906 from Miss F Kutenberge 103 Exeter Ave
PA West Pittston 1907 Dr Parker House at York and Susquehanna Avenue
PA West Pittston 1907 Golden Jubilee 1857 to 1907
PA West Pittston 1907 Golden Jubilee
PA West Pittston 1907 Jubilee
PA West Pittston 1907 River Street Color
PA West Pittston 1907 River Street to Nellie Carey Binghamton NY
PA West Pittston 1907 to Floyd Brown Laceyville PA
PA West Pittston 1908 Ferry Bridge
PA West Pittston 1908 Snow along the Susquehanna
PA West Pittston 1908 Street and Bridge View
PA West Pittston 1908 Susquehanna and York Aveune
PA West Pittston 1908 Wyoming Ave
PA West Pittston 1908 to 13 Luzerne Ave from Stillwater PA
PA West Pittston 1909 Along the Susquehanna
PA West Pittston 1909s Susquehanna Avenue RR Station & Blower
PA West Pittston 1910 South Wyoming Avenue
PA West Pittston 1910 Susquehanna Ave
PA West Pittston 1910 View from Mountain
PA West Pittston 1910 Wyoming Avenue with Trolley
PA West Pittston 1910s Susquehanna Avenue
PA West Pittston 1911 Schools
PA West Pittston 1911 to Ada Hopkins from Vernon PA
PA West Pittston 1913 Public Schools
PA West Pittston 1914 High School Basketball Team
PA West Pittston 1918 First Presbyterian Church Exeter Street
PA West Pittston 1920s Bunch at Sidney NY Edna
PA West Pittston 1920s High School
PA West Pittston 1920s to Susan Wilson Montgomery Ave
PA West Pittston 1923 Delaware & Susquehanna Avenue
PA West Pittston 1924 High School Boys Basketball Team w Names
PA West Pittston 1924 High School Boys Track Team w Names
PA West Pittston 1924 High School Faculty w Names
PA West Pittston 1924 High School Football Team w Names
PA West Pittston 1924 High School Girls Basketball Team w Names
PA West Pittston 1924 High School Junior Class
PA West Pittston 1924 High School Senior Class Play w Names
PA West Pittston 1924 High School Sophomore Class
PA West Pittston 1924 High School
PA West Pittston 1930 Fox Hill Country Club
PA West Pittston 1932 West Pittston High School
PA West Pittston 1935 to Staley Luzerne Ave
PA West Pittston 1939 High School
PA West Pittston 1940s Iron Works
PA West Pittston 1945 High School
PA West Pittston 1958 Indians Baskeball Team Article
PA West Pittston 1959 Class Held 20th Reunion 1979 w Names
PA West Pittston 1960s Grablicks Ice Cream Shop
PA West Pittston 1970 Fort Jenkins Medal
PA West Pittston Anthracite Bullet Pencil
PA West Pittston Baptist Church
PA West Pittston Campbells Ledge
PA West Pittston Coxton Bridge and Campbells Ledge
PA West Pittston Eleanor Stevens Howarth Wyoming Seminary Kingston
PA West Pittston Exeter Avenue
PA West Pittston Exeter Township Map
PA West Pittston First Congregational Church
PA West Pittston First M E Church
PA West Pittston First Prebyterian Church Exeter St
PA West Pittston High School BW
PA West Pittston High School Color
PA West Pittston High School
PA West Pittston Hose House Horse Drawn Fire Engine
PA West Pittston In Front of Jo Glennons
PA West Pittston Interior of M E Church
PA West Pittston J W Coone 518 Wyoming Ave
PA West Pittston Jacob Antrim Crellin Wyoming Seminary
PA West Pittston Jenkins Fort Site
PA West Pittston Jenkins Fort Stone Marker
PA West Pittston Luzerne Ave Baptist Church & New High School
PA West Pittston Luzerne Avenue
PA West Pittston M E Church
PA West Pittston Marion Lorne from the Florist Shop
PA West Pittston Miners and Mules
PA West Pittston Park Near Bridge
PA West Pittston Presbyterian Church
PA West Pittston Public High Schools
PA West Pittston Slocum Water Co
PA West Pittston South Wyoming Avenue Church
PA West Pittston Stephens Breaker
PA West Pittston Sullivan Train Coal Mine Explosion Rescue
PA West Pittston Susquehanna Avenue
PA West Pittston Trinity Episcopal Church
PA West Pittston View of Susquehanna Ave West Side
PA West Pittston View of York Ave in Distance
PA West Pittston W B Taggart Druggist Trade Card
PA West Pittston W B Taggart Druggist from Lowell Mass Trade Card
PA West Pittston Wyoming Ave and Linden Street
PA West Pittston Wyoming Avenue Harris Maybe
PA West Pittston Wyoming Avenue
PA West Pittston York Avenue and Susquehanna Avenue
PA West Pittston York Avenue
PA West Pittston and Exeter No 5


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