Public Square
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Public Square
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
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This two-acre park is the historic centerpiece of Wilkes-Barre’s downtown. At various times in its history, Public Square held a fort, a church, a school, and the Luzerne County courthouse and jail. As Wilkes-Barre grew, the area around the Square buzzed with commercial activity. In 1909, the old courthouse was demolished and the Square became a park.
Today, Public Square contains sculptures, historic markers, an amphitheater, and a monument to the two British Members of Parliament who championed the American Colonies’ desire for independence: John Wilkes and Colonel Isaac Barre, the city’s namesakes.
The Square continues to be the scene of ceremonies and celebrations throughout the year. In May you’ll find the Fine Arts Fiesta (Pennsylvania’s oldest arts fair) here, and summer and autumn Thursdays bring the Farmers Market, a beloved Wilkes-Barre tradition, to this wonderful space in the heart of our city.
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