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Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania.
After Thorpe's death in 1953, his body was placed in a tomb in Tulsa, Oklahoma to await burial. The town leaders of Mauch Chunk, Pennsylvania approached Thorpe's widow with a plan to 'purchase' his remains, erect a monument to him, and rename the town to Jim Thorpe in the hopes of attracting tourists to the area.
Click on the "Jim Thorpe's Final Resting" link below to read more and see pictures.
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Where was the town that was named after Jim Thorpe which was Jim Thorpe pennsylvannia?
Mauch Chunk and E. Mauch Chunk
What is the former name of the Pennsylvania town now known as Jim Thorpe?
Because
Was Thorpe Seeley related to Jim Thorpe?
Thorpe Seely's mother was Grace Thorpe, daughter of Jim Thorpe and his first wife.
Was Jim thorpe a Christian?
Jim thorpe wasn't a christian
What Pennsylvania town changed their name to honor an American Indian Olympic Athlete?
Jim Thorpe
When was Jim Thorpe House created?
Jim Thorpe House was created in 1916.
What is Jim thorpe's birthday?
Jim Thorpe was born on May 28, 1888.
When was Jim Thorpe Award created?
Jim Thorpe Award was created in 1986.
Who is tom ashenbrenner in the Jim thorpe story?
Tom Ashenbrenner in "The Jim Thorpe Story" was one of his coaches early on. Jim Thorpe was an Olympic medalist.
Did Jim Thorpe ever live in Jim Thorpe PA?
the hell he didno, but he went to school in the area, and the town is part of his legacy.No, and he did not go to school there. He was never even in the town. The town bought his remains as an attraction due to the steady decline of the entire area after the coal industry hit the skids. The history section on the borough website mentions nothing of Jim Thorpe himself, except for one line where they said it was named after one of the nations greatest athletes.
What is a name of a town that starts with J?
Juneau, Jacksonville, Jackson Hole, Jericho, Jim Thorpe, Jacksboro, Jasper,
Who were Jim Thorpe's parents?
Mr & Mrs Thorpe
