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Facts about (Susquehanna State Park):
Overview ofSusquehanna State Park- Facts,Trivia,and Historical Information :
Susquehanna State Park is a 2,639-acre park set amid the beautiful Susquehanna River Valley. Folks visit the park for a variety of reasons including its wonderful historic sites. A 19th century farm is the site for the Steppingstone Museum, a privately operated museum with rural farm exhibits from 1880 to 1920. The facility is open May to September 1-5 PM. Call 410-939-2299 for information. A second historic feature includes Rock Run Mill, open on weekends from May through September. Also, a beautiful mansion built by John Carter in the early 1800s, overlooks Rock Run Mill. Another historic feature is the restored Jersey Toll House, which offers exhibits to the public on weekends from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Susquehanna State Park Set along the river valley, with its heavy forest cover and massive rock outcrops, Susquehanna State Park has many historic structures like the water-powered Rock Run Mill built around 1794. The Jersey Toll House, a passing point for early valley settlers and a mansion built in 1804 which overlooks the mill, has been restored for the public to enjoy. The Toll House was built to accommodate the toll keeper who collected tolls for the bridge that crossed the Susquehanna River at Rock Run. While the bridge was destroyed in 1856 by ice flows, the Toll House now serves as an information center for the park.
Services,Activities,Amenities,Attractions in (Susquehanna State Park):
Recreations and amenities enjoyed at Susquehanna State Park include a boat launch, campfire programs, campsites, cross-country skiing, fishing, flatwater canoeing, hiking trails, historic interest, pet trail, picnicking, playground, riding trails, bow hunting area, and archery range.
Contact Information:
Address:Susquehanna State Park, c/o Rocks State Park, 3318 Rocks Chrome Hille Road , Jarrettsville, MD, 2108
Phone No:410-557-7994
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