Historical Markers in Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania
Milford is the county seat for Pike County
Dingmans Ferry is in Pike County
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Here was located one of the earliest ferries across the Delaware. Andrew Dingman in 1750 built the flatboat he used as a ferry with his own hand axe. Dingman was one of the pioneer settlers. — — Map (db m76379) HM
Attracted by its natural beauty and wildlife, philanthropist George W. Childs purchased this land in 1892. He developed a public park because he believed everyone, not just wealthy landowners, should be able to experience and appreciate being . . . — — Map (db m194290) HM
Before steam or gas engines, people relied on water to generate power. Falling water spun turbines to provide power to all sorts of machines. Water-powered mills could grind flour, saw wood, or even pulp paper. Dingmans Creek boasted a dozen mills . . . — — Map (db m194289) HM
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) employed young men in the 1930s during the Great Depression. Across the country, CCC crews built park buildings, planted billions of trees, constructed roads, and fought wildfires. The program provided economic . . . — — Map (db m194292) HM
George W. Childs designed his park according to contemporary ideals, especially the belief that nature and natural scenery are restorative. At a time when cities were crowded, dirty, and dominated by industry, public parks were places where everyone . . . — — Map (db m194288) HM
Andrew Dingman established a ferry service for travelers wanting to cross the Delaware River here in 1735. The Dingman family operated the ferry on and off for 165 years. In 1900, with the construction of the bridge you see before you, the ferry . . . — — Map (db m231640) HM
