Millersburg Ferry

Millersburg Ferry
The Millersburg Ferry as viewed from the eastern shore. Note the ferry wall to the downstream side of the boat, midway across the river.
Millersburg Ferry is located in Pennsylvania
Millersburg Ferry
Millersburg Ferry is located in the United States
Millersburg Ferry
LocationSusquehanna R. bet. Millersburg and Buffalo Township, Millersburg, Pennsylvania
Coordinates40°32′39″N 76°58′25″W / 40.54417°N 76.97361°W / 40.54417; -76.97361
Area146 acres (0.59 km2)
Built1817
NRHP reference No.06000663[1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPAugust 2, 2006
Designated PHMCMay 20, 1973[2]

The Millersburg Ferry, also known as the Crow's Ferry, is the last operating ferry on the Susquehanna River.[3] It crosses the river between Millersburg in Dauphin County and Buffalo Township in Perry County, Pennsylvania in the United States. The ferry was established in the early 19th century. The Millersburg Ferry crossing was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006. Its ferry boat is believed to be the last "wooden double stern-wheel paddle boat" to be operating in the United States.[4] It is owned by the Millersburg Chamber of Commerce and operated by the Millersburg Ferryboat Association from May until October when water levels permit.[5]

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
  2. ^ "PHMC Historical Markers". Historical Marker Database. Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission. Archived from the original on December 7, 2013. Retrieved December 10, 2013.
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  4. ^ "Millersburg Ferry Boat brochure". Millersburg Ferry Boat Association. Retrieved June 11, 2008.
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