Historical Marker

Susquehanna Log Boom

Montgomery Pike (US 15), E of Main St. and Rt 15 split, S Williamsport · South Williamsport · Lycoming

Pennsylvania marker

Inscription

Six-mile series of piers, built by a company incorporated in 1846; used to collect and store logs during spring log drives down the West Branch. Helped make Williamsport the world's lumber capital prior to 1900. Badly damaged in 1889 flood, the boom declined thereafter.

Location

AddressMontgomery Pike (US 15), E of Main St. and Rt 15 split, S Williamsport
CitySouth Williamsport
CountyLycoming

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