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

Milton S. Hershey

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Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 23, 2025

1. Milton S. Hershey Marker

Inscription. His deeds are his monument
His life our inspiration
On September 13, 1995, The United States Postal Service issued a stamp honoring Milton S. Hershey. The first day of issue ceremony was held in the Hersheypark Arena followed by a day long community celebration. The stamp was initiated by the Milton Hershey School Alumni Association to honor their benefactor. This plaque is presented by the Milton Hershey School to the community in honor of its founder.

Erected 1996 by Milton Hershey School.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Communications • Education • Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 13, 1995.

Location. 40° 17.096′ N, 76° 39.07′ W. Marker is in Hershey, Pennsylvania, in Dauphin County. It is in Derry Township. It is on West Chocolate Avenue (U.S. 422) west of Cocoa Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 48 W Chocolate Ave, Hershey PA 17033, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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: Court of Honor (within shouting distance of this marker); Chocolate Workers' Sit-Down Strike (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Partnering for Barn Owls (approx. 0.2 miles away); Burrowing Owl (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hershey (approx. 0.2 miles away); American Marten (approx. 0.2 miles away); Thick-Billed Parrot (approx. 0.2 miles away); Canada Lynx (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hershey.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 23, 2025

2. Milton S. Hershey Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 93 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 24, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.