King's College, Private Catholic college in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States.
King's College is a private Catholic college located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, situated along the Susquehanna River. The campus blends academic and residential buildings within the downtown area.
The college was founded in 1946 by priests from the Congregation of Holy Cross to provide education for children of mining and mill workers. This founding reflected the need to support the community through economic shifts.
The chapel houses an altar made from local anthracite coal, reflecting the region's mining heritage. This material comes from the mines that shaped the valley and speaks to the area's working-class roots.
The campus is easily walkable and conveniently located downtown, making it accessible on foot. Visitors can explore most areas in a short visit and parking is available nearby.
The anthracite altar in the chapel was created by sculptor C. Edgar Patience and weighs approximately 2 tons. It stands as one of the few large-scale artworks in the region that honors the area's former mining heritage.
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