Near Delta in York County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Mason-Dixon Line
By William Pfingsten, November 21, 2007
1. Mason - Dixon Line Marker
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 June 26, 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.
Location. 39° 43.27′ N, 76° 20.594′ W. Marker is near Delta, Pennsylvania, in York County. Marker is on MD 165 & PA 74 0.2 miles north of Dooley Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Delta PA 17314, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Peach Bottom Slate Region (approx. 0.6 miles away in Maryland); Lock No. 12 (approx. 6.4 miles away); Survivor of the Past (approx. 6˝ miles away); King and Queen Seat
By William Pfingsten, November 21, 2007
2. Looking north from Maryland
Credits. This page was last revised on December 10, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,962 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 28, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
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