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Hershey, Milton S., Mansion

Hershey, Milton S., Mansion is a historic place in Hershey, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on February 7, 1978, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 78002388.

Hershey, Dauphin County, PennsylvaniaListed February 7, 1978NRIS #78002388★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Hershey, Milton S., Mansion?

The Milton S. Hershey Mansion, also known as High Point, is a 26,000 sqft historic house at 100 Mansion Road East in Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States. Built in 1908, it was the home of Hershey Chocolate founder Milton S. Hershey (1857–1945) from 1908 until his death. Hershey is credited with introducing the mass production of chocolate to be sold at low prices and operated what became the world's largest chocolate maker. His house was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1983. It presently houses the offices of the Hershey Trust Company, a multibillion-dollar trust fund which owns a controlling share of Hershey Foods Corporation and runs the Milton Hershey School.

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Listing details

Name
Hershey, Milton S., Mansion
City
Hershey
County
Dauphin County
State
Pennsylvania
Listed on the National Register
February 7, 1978
NRIS reference number
78002388
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
40.29037, -76.64369
When was Hershey, Milton S., Mansion listed on the National Register?

Hershey, Milton S., Mansion was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 7, 1978.

Where is Hershey, Milton S., Mansion located?

Hershey, Milton S., Mansion is located in Hershey, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania at approximately 40.29037, -76.64369. See the map above.

Is Hershey, Milton S., Mansion a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Hershey, Milton S., Mansion is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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