Jim Thorpe Memorial Hall — Attraction in Jim Thorpe

This memorial is difficult to find but it has very detailed stories about the fantastic athlete Jim Thorpe was. Jim Thorpe's abilities were such that he made history many times, here is one occasion during the memorable game of the Indians against West Point in 1911. "The cadets tried in vain to stop his progress, it was like trying to clutch a shadow...it was a dodging game in which Thorpe matched himself against an entire team and proved the master.." one of the cadets who played against Jim Thorpe was Dwight...

I've been coming here since I was a little kid the park has definitely changed but the atmosphere of fun has not. Now I think my son there and he absolutely loved it it's cool seeing him play on some of the same things I used to do around and also on all the new equipment. I would absolutely recommend this park to anyone who is visiting the the area or who lives there already it's a beautiful Park very well-maintained right next to the police station so you know it's safe and also right next to the...

A simple location commemorating the life of an American sports hero of Sac, Fox, and Potawatomi, French, and Irish heritage. Thorpe was born in 1887/1888 and died in 1953.

The memorial with statuary is located in the eastern part of Jim Thorpe, well away from the main tourist center and county buildings on the west side of the Lehigh River. Follow Route 903 North signs...