Pennsylvania Historical Marker in Perry County

Millersburg Ferry

MILLERSBURG FERRY

The only surviving ferry service across the Susquehanna began as early as 1825. Boats were poled by manpower until 1873, when the first paddlewheeler was acquired. In the 1920’s, gasoline engines replaced steam power, and the paddlewheels were shifted from the side to the stern. The ferry landing is a short distance east.

US 11 and 15, S of Liverpool near junction PA 34. Dedicate May 20, 1973.

The actual beginning of the Millersburg Ferry remains a mystery still today. In 1807, when Daniel Miller founded the town of Millersburg, he reserved all rights to ferries and shad fisheries. Perhaps this is close to the date of when the ferry was established. Another name for the ferry is Crow’s Ferry. This comes from the name of Michael Crow. In 1817, an agreement was reached to use parts of Crow’s land as a landing area for the ferry. This land was transferred to the Radel family. They owned the land until it was sold to Bud and Robert Wallis and Jim Zeiders in 1968. Four years later, Robert Wallis took over the ownership of the ferry by himself. In 1990, a bank in Millersburg bought the ferry from Wallis and gave it to the Millersburg Chamber of Commerce.

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