Milton in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Riverside Park

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, August 22, 2015

1. Riverside Park Marker

Inscription. Riverside Park was located along the Susquehanna River between Milton and Watsontown, where Fort Boone Campground is now located. Owned by the Lewisburg, Milton and Watsontown (L.M.& W.) Passenger Railroad Company, it was built as an attraction for local residents to encourage them to use the trolley system. Opening in the late 1890's, the park was the mecca for recreation for all ages. It included ball fields, a large dance pavilion, picnic grounds, and amusement rides. In later years, a clubhouse and tennis courts were built on the east side the road, across from the park. Tennis became a very popular sport in Milton in the 1920's, and many courts were located throughout the community. The Milton Tennis Association held a variety of tournaments at the time.

The L.M.& W, trolley company's business fell off and eventually ended in the late 1920's due to the emergence of the automobile, and about the same time Riverside Park unfortunately closed.

Riverside Park offered many amusement rides and attractions. There was a large pavilion structure, below, for special events such as evening dances and celebrations. Among the many featured entertainers was Winterbach's Orchestra, pictured to the left.

Erected by Parks and Recreation.

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Location. 41° 1.214′ N, 76° 51.352′ W. Marker is in Milton, Pennsylvania, in Northumberland County. It is at the intersection of N. Front Street and Broadway Street on N. Front Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 History of Lincoln Park (a few steps from this marker); Adult Baseball, Softball, and Basketball Programs (within shouting distance of this marker); The Turbot Hills Golf Club (within shouting distance of this marker); "Remembrance of Things Past" (within shouting distance of this marker); The Milton Fair (within shouting distance of this marker); James Pollock (within shouting distance of this marker); Milton State Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Milton's Early Park and Recreation Programs (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. Riverside Park Marker

Club House, Riverside Park, Milton, Pa. image. Click for full size.

circa 1910

3. Club House, Riverside Park, Milton, Pa.

Note that the Ferris Wheel is visible just to the left of the club house.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2015, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 695 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 24, 2015, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 3. submitted on August 24, 2015.