Dingman Township near Milford in Pike County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Gifford Pinchot

Photographed By Don Morfe, September 28, 2015

1. Gifford Pinchot Marker

Inscription. The noted forester, conservationist and Governor of Pennsylvania two terms in 1923-27; 1931-35, had his ancestral home at Gray Towers, Milford. Born in Connecticut, 1865 of a long line of pioneers of this region. Died Oct. 4, 1946.

Erected 1948 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.

Location. 41° 20.358′ N, 74° 50.305′ W. Marker is near Milford, Pennsylvania, in Pike County. It is in Dingman Township. Marker is on US 6 at I-84 interchange, exit 46. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 US-6, Milford PA 18337, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Historic Swimming Pool and Terrace (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Finger Bowl (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Bait Box (approx. 1.3 miles away); Eastern Arborvitae (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Letter Box (approx. 1.3 miles away); "Grey Towers" (approx. 1.3 miles away); a different marker also named Gifford Pinchot

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(approx. 1½ miles away); Milford (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milford.

Photographed By Don Morfe, September 28, 2015

2. Gifford Pinchot Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 270 times since then and 13 times this year. Last updated on March 12, 2022, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 10, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.