Derry Township near Hershey in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Milton S. Hershey

1857 - 1945

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel

1. Milton S. Hershey Marker

Inscription.
Milton S. Hershey founded the world famous Hershey's Chocolate Company in 1903 and built a town around it for his employees, complete with homes, schools, and cultural and recreational opportunities.

In 1907, Milton S. Hershey founded Hersheypark as a "picnic and pleasure ground" for his workers. Over the years the park has grown into a world-class theme park, proudly maintaining and honoring the vision of its founder.

Milton and his wife, Catherine, founded a school for orphan boys in 1909. Today, the Milton S. Hershey School provides an education and a home to disadvantaged children.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.

Location. 40° 17.22′ N, 76° 39.401′ W. Marker is near Hershey, Pennsylvania, in Dauphin County. It is in Derry Township. It can be reached from Park Boulevard south of Hersheypark Drive, on the left when traveling south. Marker and statue is located inside Hersheypark. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 Park Blvd, Hershey PA 17033, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania, specifically in Pennsylvania Dutch Country,

in the Susquehanna Valley,

and in Greater Harrisburg.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

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: A different marker also named Milton S. Hershey (here, next to this marker); Comet

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(about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Famous Carrousel at Hersheypark (about 500 feet away); Wilt Chamberlain's Scoring Record (about 600 feet away); Hershey Community Center (about 700 feet away); Founders Hall (about 700 feet away); The Hershey Story (about 700 feet away); Chocolate & Cocoa Avenues (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hershey.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. An identical plaque stands on the opposite side of the fountain.

Milton S. Hershey Marker and Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel

2. Milton S. Hershey Marker and Statue

Milton S. Hershey Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel

3. Milton S. Hershey Statue

Milton S. Hershey image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Unknown

4. Milton S. Hershey

Raise the Bar sign nearby image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 19, 2024

5. Raise the Bar sign nearby

Milton and Catherine Hershey modeled an innovative mindset that has propelled Milton Hershey School and the town of Hershey for generations. In 2024-25, the school will uphold our founders' standard of excellence, that is both rooted in tradition and forward thinking, to Raise the Bar!

There's no better symbol of this incredible legacy than the MHS ring emblem. It connects the past to the future and represents the 115 years of innovation that live within more than 2,100 current students and nearly 12,000 graduates.

A Community with One Mission
A true visionary, Mr. Hershey did not want his school to stand alone. He built a town to support, encourage, and partner with MHS. This One Hershey philosophy ensures our community focuses on its shared mission to empower thousands of MHS students to lead productive and fulfilling lives. Did you know your fun today at Hersheypark helps MHS kids flourish tomorrow?

Milton Hershey School
MHS is where dreams and opportunities meet. In 1909, chocolatier and philanthropist Milton S. Hershey gave his entire fortune to create a top-tier residential private school located in Hershey, Pa. Today, MHS gives qualifying pre-K through 12th-grade students an exceptional educational experience-with all costs covered.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2016, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,300 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 16, 2016, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 5. submitted on October 23, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.