Derry Township near Hershey in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The M.S. Hershey Rose

Photographed by Larry Gertner, September 2012

1. The M.S. Hershey Rose Marker

Inscription. In 1940, the American Rose Society honored Milton Hershey by naming a rose after him. Over the years, the number of these rose bushes has steadily declined to only a few remaining at the Gardens.

This year, to commemorate Hershey Gardens’ 75th anniversary, we have propagated this special rose to restore its original abundance.

Enjoy these young, emerging M.S. Hershey Roses. Next year, dozens of vibrant M.S. Hershey Roses will once again thrive at Hershey Gardens.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry.

Location. 40° 17.883′ N, 76° 39.35′ W. Marker is near Hershey, Pennsylvania, in Dauphin County. It is in Derry Township. It can be reached from Hersheypark Drive. The marker is in the Hershey Gardens. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 170 Hotel Rd, Hershey PA 17033, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania, specifically in Pennsylvania Dutch Country,

in the Susquehanna Valley,

and in Greater Harrisburg.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cart and Pony (here, next to this marker); Why here? (a few steps from this marker); High Point Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); A bathtub on wheels? (within shouting distance of this marker); Candy Cart (within shouting distance of this marker); Original Hershey Rose Garden

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Meet the Mother Tree (about 400 feet away); The Four Seasons Statues (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hershey.

M.S. Hershey Rose bushes image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, September 2012

2. M.S. Hershey Rose bushes

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 818 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 31, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.