Mason-Dixon Survey Pennsylvania Historical Marker — Attraction in Philadelphia

The Mason-Dixon Survey Historical Marker in Philadelphia commemorates a pivotal moment in American history. It marks the southernmost point of Philadelphia, established in 1763 as the starting point for the survey of one of the nation’s most significant borders. The work of Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon, the survey set professional standards in scientific measurement and resolved a land dispute between William Penn and Lord Baltimore. Despite challenges like Western Pennsylvania Indian wars and severe weather, the survey was completed in 1768, leaving a lasting legacy on the landscape and history of the...

Every year we take a week and come to the historical marker. No matter how many times we read it, we seem to find something new... Yes, of course I'm kidding. But it's a nice place for a stopover, take a break, suck in a little bit of History. I really do like these markers, it's usually some kind of a cool fact and it takes almost no time out of your life. They really are a...

This is the other side of where the Yachts are kept after you cross over the walkway from the Mason Dixie survey nice place to spend the afternoon or evening time also a lot of eating places in the afternoon and in the evening where you can enjoy yourself next to the water. Also have some dance areas and special events go on in...