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

The Boy with the Leaking Boot

Hershey Gardens

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 18, 2021

1. The Boy with the Leaking Boot Marker

Inscription. The Boy with the Leaking Boot statue was purchased by Milton Hershey in 1913 for his High Point home. It was then relocated to Hershey Park and later, the Hershey Zoo Reptile House. It was moved to its current location, the Hershey Rose Garden, in 1938 (now Hershey Gardens). It was removed for conservation in 1998 and replaced with a replica.

Erected by Hershey Gardens.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.

Location. 40° 17.841′ N, 76° 39.44′ W. Marker is near Hershey, Pennsylvania, in Dauphin County. It is in Derry Township. Marker is on the grounds of Hershey Gardens. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 170 Hotel Road, Hershey PA 17033, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Candy Cart (within shouting distance of this marker); Harry Erdman (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The M.S. Hershey Rose (about 500 feet away); Original Hershey Rose Garden (approx. 0.2 miles away); Meet the Mother Tree (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Four Seasons Statues (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wilt Chamberlain's Scoring Record (approx. 0.6 miles away); Derry Church (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hershey.

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Hershey Gardens. (Submitted on August 26, 2021, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 18, 2021

2. The Boy with the Leaking Boot & Marker

The Boy with the Leaking Boot & Marker Back image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 18, 2021

3. The Boy with the Leaking Boot & Marker Back

The Boy with the Leaking Boot Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 18, 2021

4. The Boy with the Leaking Boot Statue

Replica

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2021, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 210 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 26, 2021, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.