Place
Knights of Columbus Building / Former Edison Station Site
A fraternal landmark standing at the block associated with Shamokin's early Edison power story.
The Knights of Columbus Building represents the fraternal and civic organizations that helped shape downtown Shamokin's public life.
Fraternal Life Downtown
This block also carries another layer of history: the nearby site of the Edison Electric Illuminating Company power plant, one of Shamokin's most important links to early electric light.
An Earlier Electric Landmark
Together, the building and site show how downtown blocks can hold several eras at once: invention, investment, community gathering, and civic identity.
Why This Place Matters
Fraternal organizations offered members social life, mutual support, and a public civic presence. The surrounding block is tied to Shamokin's locally financed Edison company. This stop connects architectural history with the city's electric-light story.
Location
115 E Independence Street, Shamokin, PA