West Manheim Township near Hanover in York County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Mason-Dixon Line

Photographed By William Pfingsten, October 14, 2007

1. Mason - Dixon Line Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The historic boundary between Pennsylvania and Maryland was surveyed, 1763–1767, by Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon to settle border disputes between the two Provinces. This section of the Mason-Dixon Line was first surveyed in late July and early August 1765.

Erected 1970 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1767.

Location. 39° 43.253′ N, 76° 54.963′ W. Marker is near Hanover, Pennsylvania, in York County. It is in West Manheim Township. Marker is on Baltimore Pike (Pennsylvania Route 94) near Maryland Route 30, on the right when traveling north. Marker is at State line where MD Rt. 30 becomes PA Rt. 94. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2261 Garrett Rd, Hanover PA 17331, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Miller-Warner Farm (approx. 3 miles away in Maryland); The Mary Ann Forge and Furnace

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(approx. 3.9 miles away); German Church (approx. 4 miles away in Maryland); Manchester (approx. 4.3 miles away in Maryland); Army of the Potomac (approx. 4.4 miles away in Maryland); June 30 1863 (approx. 4.4 miles away in Maryland); Manchester District (approx. 4.4 miles away in Maryland); Town of Manchester (approx. 4.4 miles away in Maryland).

Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 10, 2017

2. Mason-Dixon Line Marker

Entering Pennsylvania

Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 10, 2017

3. Mason-Dixon Line Marker

Entering Maryland

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,443 times since then and 138 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 15, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2, 3. submitted on May 11, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.