Milton in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Milton State Park
Milton in Motion Outdoor Wellness Program
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Milton State Park is an 82-acre island on the West Branch Susquehanna River, between the boroughs of Milton and West Milton. The northern half of the park has day use facilities and the southern half remains in a wooded state for hiking and nature study.
There are picnic tables, drinking water, charcoal grills, and restrooms. Soccer fields are popular attractions for local clubs and the public. 3.5 miles of trails explore the riverine habitats of the south side of the river island.
In 1762, Marcus Huling Jr. claimed the big island, which eventually came to be called Montgomery Island. Within a decade, he planted an apple orchard. Eventually the land was owned by the Straub Brothers, who erected a sawmill and gristmill in 1834. The mills became unprofitable and the island was only used as farmland. The island was later subdivided and had many uses including occasional circus tours. There was even a drive-in theatre in the 1950's. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania took-over ownership in 1966.
Erected by Borough of Milton; sponsored by Evangelical Community Hospital.
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Location. 41° 1.207′ N, 76° 51.328′ W. Marker is in Milton, Pennsylvania, in Northumberland County. It is at the intersection of South Front Street (Pennsylvania Route 405) and Broadway Street ( Route 254), on the right when traveling south on South Front Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12 S Front St, Milton PA 17847, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Pennsylvania’s Anthracite Coal Region and in the Susquehanna Valley. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. 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: James Pollock (here, next to
Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 227 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 23, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
