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During the spring of 1790,
Daniel Miller and his brother, John were traveling north along the
Susquehanna River. When they arrived at the north side of Berry's
Mountain, tradition has it, Daniel was so taken with the beauty of
the area where the Wiconisco Creek joined with the Susquehanna
River that he resolved to purchase the land at that location. On
June 2, 1790, Daniel received a deed for 979-1/4 acres at the
mouth of the Wiconisco Creek from William Von Phul of
Philadelphia, the then owner of the land upon which Millersburg is
now situated.
In 1807, Daniel Miller's dream
of a town on the banks of the Susquehanna became a reality. During
that year, he had the land surveyed and laid out into lots,
reserving land for churches, the town square and a riverside park.
PARK LISTINGS
Contact Millersburg Borough:
(717) 692-2389
Official Web Site
MYO PARK
Lenkerville; 2 picnic pavilions; and
Restrooms
River Front Park
River Street, Millersburg; Picnic tables; View of
Susquehanna River; and View of Ferry Boat operations
Seal Park
North Street, Millersburg; Kid's play area; 3
picnic pavilions; and Restrooms
Wiconisco Creek Park
Route 209, Rife (East of Millersburg); Kid's play
area; 1 picnic pavilion; Hiking trail; and Restrooms. Contact
Dauphin County Park & Recreation Department: (717) 599-5188
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