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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1N89_for-those-who-served_Sunbury-PA.html
When Imperial Germany surrendered at the end ofWorld War I in 1918, many of its cannon were sent tothe United States as war trophies.This cannon was acquired by the City of Sunbury and Milton JarretNorman American Legion Post 201 and placed inCame…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1N7W_rotary-centennial-park_Milton-PA.html
The lower Limestone Run area of Milton, bordered by Broadway, Front, Mahoning, and Filbert Streets, had already begun to develop mostly as an industrial and business area in the early 1800's. While the east side of Front Street was mostly occupied…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1N7V_shikellamys-town_Milton-PA.html
The earlier residence of the noted Oneida chief was near here. As the Six Nations' overseer or vice-regent of the Delaware and other refugee Indians, he spent the most of his time from 1728 to 1748 at Shamokin, now Sunbury, where he died.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1N7U_bucknell-university_Milton-PA.html
Organized in 1846 as the University at Lewisburg by the Baptist Church. Named Bucknell University in 1886, honoring William Bucknell, donor and trustee. Degrees first conferred upon women students in 1885.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1N7R_west-branch-susquehanna-river-water-trail_Milton-PA.html
A journey down the West Branch tells the tale of lumbering in Pennsylvania, from the early lumber mills to today's sustainable forests. As you float downstream you will see the legacy of lumber; the "rafting points" used by river pilots to navigat…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1N7P_adult-baseball-softball-and-basketball-programs_Milton-PA.html
Baseball has been a very popular sport in Milton for many years. The numerous leagues date back to the late 1890's. Probably the shortest-lived league started one week before the Spanish-American War in 1898, folding after little more than a month…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1N7O_the-turbot-hills-golf-club_Milton-PA.html
The Otzinachson Country Club, built in the 1920's, was a 9-hole course for many years. The unusual name "Otzinachson" was derived from the Indian name given to the Susquehanna River, meaning "the river of caves."
Over the years, the club grew in …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1N7M_remembrance-of-things-past_Milton-PA.html
In 1971, Fred G. Hastings, who had been the editor of the Milton Standard, 1910 to 1956, returned to write a special series of articles for the newspaper called "Remembrance of Things Past." Among many personal accounts of early Milton, several of…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1N7K_the-milton-fair_Milton-PA.html
The Milton Fair was first held in 1885. The annual event was conducted each fall and soon grew to become one of the largest annual events in the state. The organization that operated it was the Milton Driving Park and Fair Association. Located on …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1N7J_riverside-park_Milton-PA.html
Riverside Park was located along the Susquehanna River between Milton and Watsontown, where Fort Boone Campground is now located. Owned by the Lewisburg, Milton and Watsontown (L.M.& W.) Passenger Railroad Company, it was built as an attraction fo…