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Pennsylvania approves historical marker for 1894 lynching victim in Poconos

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The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission has approved a historical marker commemorating Richard Puryear, a Black man who was lynched in Stroudsburg in 1894, following years of advocacy by local leaders and historians.

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Pennsylvania approves historical marker for 1894 lynching victim in Poconos

The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission has approved a historical marker commemorating Richard Puryear, a Black man who was lynched in Stroudsburg in 1894, following years of advocacy by local leaders and historians.

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lehighvalleylive broke the news in on Sunday, September 28, 2025.
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