Historical Markers and War Memorials in Milford, Pennsylvania
Milford is the county seat for Pike County
Milford is in Pike County
Pike County(127) ► ADJACENT TO PIKE COUNTY Monroe County(124) ► Wayne County(92) ► Sussex County, New Jersey(96) ► Orange County, New York(563) ► Sullivan County, New York(162) ►
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On East Ann Street, on the left when traveling east.
Milford National Historic District
Registered 2002 #282
Historic Preservation Trust of Pike County
This cast iron and rod fence, crafter in the mid 19th century, originally enclosed the Italianate home of Dr. Edward Haliday. In the 1890's . . . — — Map (db m244070) HM
On Broad Street (US 6) at High Street on Broad Street (US 6).
Sculpted from blocks of bluestone in 1911 for the Village Improvement Association. This fountain was erected originally at curbside, to provide drinking water to horses in front, pedestrians in back and dogs on either side. — — Map (db m89641) HM
On Broad Street (U.S. 6/209) north of Ann Street, on the left when traveling north.
This building was originally located next to the
Hotel Fauchere and moved to this location c.1902.
It served as drug store and physician's office for
Dr. Henry Everett Emerson. — — Map (db m188992) HM
On Broad Street (U.S. 6/209) north of Harford Street, on the right when traveling north.
The original inhabitants of the area were the Minisink clan of the Lenape people. The Dutch came in the mid-1600s seeking precious metals. The first English settled here in 1731, attracted by the Vandermark and Sawkill creeks as a source of power . . . — — Map (db m188965) HM
On Broad Street (U.S. 6/209) at E. Catharine Street, on the right when traveling north on Broad Street.
First established in 1852 as a summer hotel, its restaurant received widespread recognition for innovative French cuisine under the management of Louis Fauchθre, master chef at New York Citys famed Delmonicos Restaurant. He introduced fine . . . — — Map (db m231201) HM
On Broad Street (US 6) at High Street on Broad Street (US 6).
In honor of Judge John Biddis founder of Milford, Pennsylvania in 1796. He named Milford after a town in Wales, the home of his ancestors. Judge Biddis was one of the first four circuit judges appointed by the Governor of Pennsylvania.
Assigned to . . . — — Map (db m89640) HM
On Front Street, on the right when traveling south.
The Metz Ice Plant is significant for its long history as a water-powered industrial site. Originally built as a gristmill along the Sawkill Creek, successive owners converted the building and related machinery to produce wheels, wheel spokes, . . . — — Map (db m202863) HM
On Catherine Street west of Gooseberry Alley, on the right when traveling west.
In 1899, E.S. Wolfe used native bluestone to build
Milford Borough a town meeting room, firehouse,
and jail. Today this impressive hall continues to
serve the community. — — Map (db m189072) HM
On 5th Street north of Ann Street, on the left when traveling north.
[bas relief of high school building]
Accredited by
Department of Public Instruction
1892 - 1956
Middle States Association
of Colleges and Secondary Schools
1928 - 1956
Merged with Matamoras High School
1956
to form Delaware . . . — — Map (db m189070) HM
On Broad Street (U.S. 6/209) at High Street, on the left when traveling north on Broad Street.
Built 1814-15
Courts of Pike County 1815-1874
First Church service
of
First Presbyterian Church 1823
The Methodist Church 1826
The Episcopal Church 1866
Pike County Jail 1816. — — Map (db m89643) HM
On Broad Street (U.S. 6) at East High Street, on the left when traveling east on Broad Street.
Formed March 26, 1814 from Wayne County and named for Zebulon M. Pike. Its bluestone and lumber, carried by D & H Canal and by Erie R.R., helped build our nation. Famed for its natural beauty. Near Milford, the county seat, is Gov. Pinchot's Grey . . . — — Map (db m32168) HM
On High Street at 4th Street, on the left when traveling east on High Street.
This placque [sic] is a sincere and loving tribute to
Father Vincent J. Mahon. It is an acknowledgement of his
dedication as the first resident pastor of St. Patrick's
1946 - 1972
Father Mahon's work in St. Patrick's was magnificent! His . . . — — Map (db m189113) HM
On Broad Street (U.S. 6) at East High Street, on the right when traveling north on Broad Street.
Dedicated
in honor and memory
of the
Soldiers and Sailors from
Pike County, Pennsylvania
who answered our
country's call to arms
in wars of our nation — — Map (db m89642) WM
On Broad Street (U.S. 6/209) at Catherine Street, on the left when traveling east on Broad Street.
Erected by A.D. and B.C. Brown. The First National Bank
opened here in July 1900. Brown's Hall on the third floor
hosted many community functions. Having served Milford
as a retail center for over a century, it is now known
as the . . . — — Map (db m188933) HM
On Sawkill Avenue at Water Street, on the left when traveling north on Sawkill Avenue.
The
Jervis Gordon Grist Mill
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
1882 — — Map (db m231637) HM
On Broad Street (U.S. 6/209) at High Street, on the left when traveling north on Broad Street.
To honor those of Pike County
who served in the World War
[Died in service]
Clarence Dailey Tracy K. Decker Benjamin L. DeVore
Robert J. Eckweiler Conrad Eggenberger Haled Fuller
Edwin J. Kellogg William J. Marsche . . . — — Map (db m188955) WM
This monument with the following inscription
is designed from the one erected by
the Americans of Bogata U.S. Columbia.
The Americans in Bogata
erect this monument,
to the memory of
their late-friend & countryman.
The
Hon. Benj. . . . — — Map (db m108655) HM
The noted forester, conservationist and Governor of Pennsylvania two terms in 1923-27, 1931-35, had his ancestral home at Gray Towers, Milford. He is buried in this cemetery. Born in Connecticut, 1865. Died on October 4, 1946. — — Map (db m23723) HM
The noted forester, conservationist and Governor of Pennsylvania two terms in 1923-27; 1931-35, had his ancestral home at Gray Towers, Milford. Born in Connecticut, 1865 of a long line of pioneers of this region. Died Oct. 4, 1946. — — Map (db m193426) HM
On U.S. 206 just east of Federal Road (U.S. 209), on the right when traveling west.
Founded 1681 by William Penn as a Quaker Commonwealth.
Birthplace of
The Declaration of
Independence
and
The Constitution of
The United States. — — Map (db m231579) HM
Here an important Indian trail connecting the Delaware and Susquehanna Rivers ascended Indian Point to Powwow Hill. the path was used by Delaware Indians in their migration to the Wyoming Valley, and later by Connecticut settlers. — — Map (db m76380) HM
Has been designated a Registered National Historical Landmark This site possesses National significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America 1963 This site administered by Forest Service U.S. Department of Agriculture . . . — — Map (db m76374) HM
Noted forester, conservationist and progressive leader. Chief, 1898-1910, U.S. Forest Service (as renamed in 1905 ). Governor of Pennsylvania, two terms, 1923-1927 & 1931-1935. His first term brought major governmental reorganization. His second . . . — — Map (db m89520) HM
One of the oldest trees on the estate, this giant sugar maple was planted in the late 1800s by General William Tecumseh Sherman, a friend of James Pinchot and frequent house guest. We don't tap this tree, but did you know it takes 32 - 40 gallons of . . . — — Map (db m108608) HM
Original Use: When Governor Pinchot worked in residence, the Letter Box housed his clerical staff. Other political activities, such as the planning of campaign and meeting with constituents, took place in this building, thus isolating the . . . — — Map (db m76375) HM
On Grand Army of the Republic Highway (U.S. 6) 0.1 miles Roberts Lane, on the left when traveling east.
The noted philosopher, logician, scientist and founder of pragmatism lived in this house from 1887 until his death in 1914. America's most original philosopher and greatest logician, a great part of his work was written here. — — Map (db m32252) HM
