Derry Township in Hershey in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Hershey
Photographed by William Pope, April 14, 2023
1. Hershey Marker
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Keystone Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.
Location. 40° 17.343′ N, 76° 38.486′ W. Marker is in Hershey, Pennsylvania, in Dauphin County. It is in Derry Township. It is on East Chocolate Avenue (U.S. 422) west of East Mansion Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 340 East Chocolate Avenue, 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: Derry Churchyard (within shouting distance of this marker); Derry Church School (1844-1904) (approx. 0.2 miles away); Derry Session House and Enclosure (approx. 0.3 miles away); Derry Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Hershey (approx. 0.4 miles away); Wildlife Habitat Enhancement (approx. 0.4 miles away); Regal Fritillary Conservation (approx. half a mile away); Monarch Habitat (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hershey.
Regarding Hershey. The marker makes a brief appearance in the music video "Drifting, Falling" by the Ocean Blue (the band is originally from the town).
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Photographed by William Pope, April 14, 2023
2. Hershey Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2023, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 343 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 14, 2023, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
