Lackawaxen has so much to do, from
fabulous nature hikes to historic exhibitions, our area is rich in
culture nestled in a tranquil setting. With so much to reflect upon
and enjoy your family should never be saying "There's nothing to do
today" but rather they should be asking "Where are we off to today?"
Below are just some of the sites that
remind us what makes Lackawaxen Township such a rewarding place to
live, work and visit!
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St. Mark's Lutheran Church
Erected in 1848.
First used as a Union church open to all denominations.
Route 590 - Lackawaxen |
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Saint Mary's Catholic Church
Constructed in 1863
Served by Priests from Hawley, until 1898 and from Matamoras
until 1923 when a permanent pastor was assigned.
Route 590 - Lackawaxen |
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Unknown Soldier of the Revolutionary War
The body buried here was a militia man killed during the
Battle of Minisink, July 22, 1779
Route 590 - Lackawaxen |
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The Roebling Aqueduct
Erected by John Roebling, the engineer who built the Brooklyn
Bridge, in 1848 for the D&H Canal Company. Used as an vehicle
bridge today, it once carried barges from the Lackawaxen River
to the Delaware.
Lackawaxen on the Delaware River |
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The Lackawaxen Aqueduct
One-half mile west of Lackawaxen, to the left highway route 590,
is the near perfect abutment of the Lackawaxen Aqueduct. From
this point, the old canal is visible to the right of the road
all the way to Gelderman Road (past Glen Eyre) where it then
becomes observable on the left. In many areas, the stone work of
the canal walls and locks have remained intact throughout the
years.
Lackawaxen on the "Towpath" |
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Sylvania Colony
You will find the Sylvania Colony sign
on the south side of 434 in Greeley
Please visit the web site for detailed information.
http://www.shohola.com/sylvania/ |
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The Mount Moriah Cemetery
Overlooking the "Narrows" of the Lackawaxen River, this old
country cemetery is the burial place of many of the area's
earliest inhabitants.
Lackawaxen on the "Towpath" |
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The Greeley Lumber Company
The Greeley Lumber Company was formed in 1873. During the
formative years, timber was cut by hand and carted to
Lackawaxen, five miles to the north.
Greeley Lumber Company was a pioneer in the use of electricity
and a horizontal turbine to run a generator and variable speed
motor. The turbine and Comstock remain along side Taylortown
Creek (the Greeley Lumber Company is located on the Taylortown
Creek just off Rowlands Road).
(There are a small collection of area artifacts to be seen in
the old Greeley Lumber Company Store.)
http://www.shohola.com/sawmill/ |
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The Un-official Shohola Township
This is not the official Shohola Township web site, but rather a
historical informational web site created by an area resident.
http://www.shohola.com/township/ |
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Pen and Ink stills drawn by
Bruce A. Frank - 1979 for the Historic Site and Scenic Area Survey
pamphlet for Pike County, Lackawaxen Township |
