Solebury Township near New Hope in Bucks County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Honey Hollow Watershed
1939-1969
Photographed By Don Morfe, July 19, 2015
1. Honey Hollow Watershed Marker
Inscription.
Honey Hollow Watershed. The Honey Hollow Watershed conservation site is the first small created watershed to be brought totally under water, soil, and wildlife conservation practices in the United States. It was established in 1939 by six farmers, living on William Penn Grant land, who invited the then newly formed United States Soil Conservation Service to counsel them in controlling erosion.
The conservation practices that were started in 1939 would continue under the guidance of the Soil Conservation Service, and thus serve as demonstration of the latest and best methods of maintaining our soil and holding water on the land.
On October 12, 1969, a ceremony was held on the hillside overlooking the valley through which the Honey Hollow stream flows. The purpose of the gathering was to dedicated the Honey Hollow Watershed as a National Historic Landmark, the first agricultural landmark of its kind.
“Pool land makes poor farmers; good soils make substantial farmers.” , Dr. Hugh Bennett, First Chief of the Soil Conservation Service.
(Inscription under the images in the center) , U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Henry Wallace (left) meets at Honey Hollow with P. Alston Waring, Gene Crooks and Forrest Crooks in 1944.
(Inscription on the image denoting a plaque) , Honey Hollow Watershed has been designated a Registered National Historical Landmark under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935. This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating or illustrating the history of the United States-U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service 1969
The Honey Hollow Watershed conservation site is the first small created watershed to be brought totally under water, soil, and wildlife conservation practices in the United States. It was established in 1939 by six farmers, living on William Penn Grant land, who invited the then newly formed United States Soil Conservation Service to counsel them in controlling erosion.
The conservation practices that were started in 1939 would continue under the guidance of the Soil Conservation Service, and thus serve as demonstration of the latest and best methods of maintaining our soil and holding water on the land.
On October 12, 1969, a ceremony was held on the hillside overlooking the valley through which the Honey Hollow stream flows. The purpose of the gathering was to dedicated the Honey Hollow Watershed as a National Historic Landmark—the first agricultural landmark of its kind.
“Pool land makes poor farmers; good soils make substantial farmers.” Dr. Hugh Bennett, First Chief of the Soil Conservation Service.
(Inscription under the images in the center) U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Henry Wallace (left) meets at Honey Hollow with P. Alston Waring, Gene Crooks and Forrest Crooks in 1944.
(Inscription on the image denoting a plaque) Honey Hollow Watershed has been designated
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a Registered National Historical Landmark under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935. This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating or illustrating the history of the United States-U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service 1969
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Environment. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1944.
Location. 40° 22.337′ N, 75° 0.539′ W. Marker is near New Hope, Pennsylvania, in Bucks County. It is in Solebury Township. Marker is on Creamery Road. The marker is on the grounds of Bucks County Audubon Society, Honey Holly Environmental Education Center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Hope PA 18938, United States of America. Touch for directions.
3. Honey Hollow Watershed Marker-Sign at the entrance
Photographed By Don Morfe, July 19, 2015
4. Honey Hollow Watershed Marker-located on SR 263
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 308 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 25, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
