Monument
Shamokin Firemen’s Memorial
A memorial dedicated to Shamokin's volunteer firefighters.
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The Firemen's Memorial was dedicated on October 29, 1926.
Honoring Volunteer Firefighters
It honors the volunteer firefighters whose work has protected Shamokin's dense downtown, homes, churches, and industrial buildings.
A 1926 Dedication
The memorial shows how volunteer public service became part of Shamokin’s civic history.
Why This Memorial Matters
Volunteer fire companies were essential in a dense city of wooden homes, storefronts, churches, mills, and mines. The 1926 dedication reflects the public esteem earned through dangerous, unpaid service.
Location
Near Market Street and Water Street, Shamokin, PA