Pocono Lake near Pocono Pines in Monroe County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Wagner's Tree Farm

Photographed By Rick Bodenschatz, September 10, 2016

1. Wagner's Tree Farm Marker

Inscription. In 1888, George E. Wagner founded this tree farm on 1,700 acres. He and his son, Sterling R. Wagner, achieved recognition in the fields of forestry and conservation. A WB&E rail spur provided an outlet for forest products, coal, blueberries, and 1,500 Christmas trees annually. A partner in local and civic business, he pioneered the planning of the Township.

Erected by John E. Kerrick.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Environment • Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania History Tour, Tobyhanna Township series list.

Location. 41° 7.164′ N, 75° 31.565′ W. Marker is near Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania, in Monroe County. It is in Pocono Lake. Marker is on PA Route 940 (Pennsylvania Route 940), on the right when traveling east. Located in the pull-off just west of Wagner's Run bridge crossing Route 940, less than 2 miles from Pocono Lake causeway. Electric company sub-station just to the east of the marker site. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 108 Sterling Cir, Pocono Lake PA 18347, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. William Henry Christman (approx. 0.8 miles away); Sullivan Bridge

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(approx. 1.2 miles away); Locust Ridge School (approx. 1½ miles away); The Battle of Locust Ridge (approx. 1.6 miles away); Eschenbach Cemetery (approx. 1.8 miles away); Isaac Stauffer (approx. 2 miles away); The Lumbering Industry (approx. 2.2 miles away); Forest Products Industry (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pocono Pines.

Also see . . . Wagner's Tree Farm Dedication Site. (Submitted on June 27, 2017, by Rick Bodenschatz of Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Rick Bodenschatz, September 10, 2016

2. Wagner's Tree Farm Marker

Photographed By Rick Bodenschatz

3. Wagner's Tree Farm Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 13, 2017. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2016, by Rick Bodenschatz of Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 654 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 12, 2016, by Rick Bodenschatz of Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.