Jersey Shore in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Discover the Lumber Heritage Region

Pennsylvania Wilds

— Pine Creek Rail Trail —

Discover the Lumber Heritage Region Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 17, 2022

1. Discover the Lumber Heritage Region Marker

Inscription.
Paddle the West Branch of the Susquehanna River where immense log drives once flowed. Gaze upon distant galaxies in ink-black skies. Search for traces of a logging ghost town. Watch an osprey plunge into the Allegheny River and emerge with a fish in its talons. Follow the route of a logging railroad as you bike the rail trail into the Pine Creek Gorge.

In the Lumber Heritage Region, roughly two million acres of public lands give both wildlife and humans room to roam. Elk, black bear, fisher, otter, deer and bald eagle find refuge in these forested hills and river valleys. Here, you can leave civilization behind or bask in the glow of historic communities built from these wilds.

Called by the Wilds
Deep forests, navigable rivers, abundant wildlife. For thousands of years, these natural assets have drawn people to north-central Pennsylvania. In the 1800s, settlers discovered the region's wealth of timber, oil and coal. Vibrant communities took root here — from Williamsport to Clarion, from Bradford to Boalsburg. Today, visitors from around the world recreate in this mosaic of culture and wildness.

Step into Adventure
Listen to the spine-tingling bugle of a wild bull elk. Fish for native brook trout in a clear-flowing mountain stream. Hike through an old-growth forest amid centuries-old white pines and hemlocks. Leave the beaten path, and follow a scenic byway past sparkling waterways and spectacular vistas. Immerse yourself in the region's rich history as you tour a museum, shop for locally made artisan products, or join in a lumber festival. Appreciate the value of sustainable forestry and the wood products the forest provides today. Beauty, natural treasures, rich history, and outdoor adventure — you'll find it here in the Lumber Heritage Region.

Erected by Lumber Heritage Region of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania

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Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and Pennsylvania Wilds.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.

Location. 41° 12.096′ N, 77° 16.818′ W. Marker is in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania, in Lycoming County. It can be reached from the intersection of Railroad Street and Humes Street, on the left when traveling west. The marker is at the Pine Creek Rail Trail Trailhead. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jersey Shore PA 17740, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Pennsylvania Wilds

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

Marker detail: Cross Fork image. Click for full size.

Courtesy Pottery County Historical Society

2. Marker detail: Cross Fork

In 1897, Cross Fork was reported to be the third in lumber production in Pennsylvania. By 1920, the site was a ghost town.

least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pine Creek Valley — A Story of Transformations (here, next to this marker); Fair Play in the Wild West (here, next to this marker); Continuing Commitment (here, next to this marker); Restoration and Renewal (here, next to this marker); Altered States (here, next to this marker); In the Beginning (here, next to this marker); Jersey Shore Cemetery War Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); Pine Creek Presbyterian Church (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jersey Shore.

Also see . . . Lumber Heritage Region.

Excerpt: Discover the rich history and cultural legacy of Pennsylvania’s lumber industry. From historic logging camps to the rise of sustainable forestry practices, explore how the region’s forests shaped communities, industries, and traditions. Explore the stories of early loggers, the evolution of timber technologies, and the enduring connection between Pennsylvania’s forests and its people.

(Submitted on July 1, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Marker detail: Bellefonte Historic District image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Houser @www.iconphotography.com

3. Marker detail: Bellefonte Historic District

Tucked in a scenic valley in central Pennsylvania, Bellefonte’s historic district offers quaint shops, fine dining, and lodging in historic bed and breakfast inns.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 17, 2022

4. Discover the Lumber Heritage Region Marker

This marker is the leftmost of four panels on the north side of the Pine Creek Rail Trail Trailhead interpretive kiosk.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 1, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.