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

Why here?

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

1. Why here? Marker

Inscription. In 1903, Milton Hershey chose to build his chocolate factory in his hometown because of a plentiful water supply, access to rail lines, lots of workers, and a very important ingredient: fresh milk. Maisy the cow loves to have her picture taken!

Erected by Hershey Gardens.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Natural Resources. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.

Location. 40° 17.877′ N, 76° 39.351′ W. Marker is in Hershey, Pennsylvania, in Dauphin County. It is in Derry Township. It can be reached from Front Street north of Sand Beach Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 800 Front St, 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: Cart and Pony (a few steps from this marker); The M.S. Hershey Rose (a few steps from this marker); High Point Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); A bathtub on wheels? (within shouting distance of this marker); Candy Cart (within shouting distance of this marker); Original Hershey Rose Garden (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Meet the Mother Tree

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(about 500 feet away); The Boy with the Leaking Boot (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hershey.

Maisy the Cow image. Click for full size.

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

2. Maisy the Cow

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 81 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 24, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.