Perry
Carson Long Military Institute
Bloomfield, PA
A military school since 1919, it is the oldest in Pennsylvania.
Fort Robinson
Pioneers' stronghold built 1755 on lands of George Robinson; in use for several years as refuge from Indian attacks.
James A. Beaver
Millerstown, PA
Civil War hero; Governor of Pennsylvania, 1897-91; a Superior Court judge, 1895-1905, was born in Millerstown Oct. 21, 1837.
John Bannister Gibson
Born Nov. 8, 1780, in a house near here.
Lightning Guider Sleds
Duncannon, PA
Produced between 1904 and 1988 by the Standard Novelty Works, located here.
Millersburg Ferry
The only surviving ferry service across the Susquehanna began as early as 1825.
Newport Fugitive Slave Rescue
Newport, PA
In July 1841, three Md.
Pennsylvania Canal (Juniata Division)
SW of Amity Hall and NE of Duncannon, PA
This Division was built in 1828-33.
Pennsylvania Canal (Susquehanna Division)
Built 1828-31; operated until 1901.
Perry County
Bloomfield, PA
Formed March 22, 1820 from Cumberland County.
Rockville Bridge
Marysville, PA
The longest stone masonry arch railroad bridge in the world, one mile to the south, was built 1900-02.
William Bigler (1814-1880)
Governor of Pennsylvania, 1852-55; birthplace, about one mile west of here.