Milton in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Milton Fair
Parks and Recreation
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The fairgrounds were substantial and included a horseracing track and grandstands. There was even a specially designated railroad siding for passenger excursions and "circus trains," as well as rides such as Ferris wheels and sideshow attractions. Fairgoers could pay to ride in biplanes commonly referred to as "barnstormers."
The Milton Fair ended in 1923 when the fairground buildings were destroyed by fire and never rebuilt due to the economic hard times of the Great Depression. Arson was suspected.
Left Photos
Above- not a real World's Fair of course, but the handbill details a few of the events at the Milton Fair in 1892.
Below - the horseracing track. The spectators' stand to the left is where the present day tee-offs are located at Everitt's Fairground Golf Range. The contour of the track in front of the tees is clearly visible to this day.
Right Photos
Left - a pusher-type biplane at
this page online
Below - Clay-pigeon shooting competitions were among the many other events held at the fairgrounds.
Erected by Parks and Recreation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.
Location. 41° 1.23′ N, 76° 51.343′ W. Marker is in Milton, Pennsylvania, in Northumberland County. It is at the intersection of North Front Street (Pennsylvania Route 405) and Broadway Street ( Route 254), on the right when traveling south on North Front Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20 N Front St, Milton PA 17847, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Pennsylvania’s Anthracite Coal Region 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 least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Turbot Hills Golf Club (here, next to this marker); Adult Baseball, Softball, and Basketball Programs (here, next to this marker); "Remembrance of Things Past" (here, next to this marker); Milton's Early Park and Recreation Programs (a few steps from this marker); The History of Lincoln Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Riverside Park (within shouting distance of this marker); James Pollock (within shouting distance of this marker); Milton State Park (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milton.
Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, August 22, 2015
2. The Milton Fair Marker
The marker appears to have been restored or replaced since this photograph.
Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, August 22, 2015
4. The Milton Fair Marker
The marker has been moved since this photo was taken.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2015, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 655 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 23, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on August 24, 2015, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 3. submitted on October 23, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on August 24, 2015, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
