Historic Millersburg Ferry ~ Crossing the Susquehanna River

[@thewanderingwoodsman7227]

Here is the link to Jon's page: facebook.com/The-Hometown-Historian-107514184899871/?__tn__=%3C

[@eaglefan941]

I watched the route 501 video, I am a Tulpy Grad from 1993. from Schubert

[@leonardgordon1748]

Waiting at the dock of the bay, watching time slip away

[@michaelnotigan7796]

I never knew the Susquehanna had active ferry service....until now. Thanks for sharing this interesting ferry ride, Cliff!

[@valleyrelichunters5317]

It's the oldest active wooden ferry in the country

[@jalleman61]

Growin up in Millersburg as a yougin ,we used to pay .25cents either way to spend the summer day at Ferry campground an have fun at the amusement center and still make it home for supper

[@robertvirtue8070]

One time going up Rts 11 and 15 with my Uncle I said I had never rode the ferry. He said he did one time and another passenger ask a crewmember where the life preservers where. The crewman said " Heck the river is only 2 ft deep"

[@alexandria8255]

Even tho it's not THE Liverpool, it would still be nice to be greeted with a Beatles song lol...This was very cool! Reminded me of Huck Finn adventures...

[@heberje]

I am a Maryland immigrant and your videos have helped me fall in love with my new retirement state, thank you.

[@chrisgray8774]

Seeing the paddle wheel reminds me of the old paddle boat at Williams Grove Amusement Park. Good memories.

[@bertkelly7650]

We went 2 years ago on a pilgrimage to my grandparents grave sites who are buried in Millersburg.

[@victoriab3882]

Oh Man I’m super excited to watch this. My mom lives in Millersburg

[@lennomenno]

The Millersburg Ferry is the coolest way to go between Dauphin and Perry counties. :).

[@maljcross4634]

What a lovely day out with John. Paddle boats, wow.

[@rickearnest6293]

Rode it probably 40 years ago. Still take a ride every couple years. Love it

[@lindamccaughey6669]

Oh that was just lovely. We have a Liverpool in Australia but it’s huge. What a beautiful old lady she was I so enjoyed that. Thanks for taking me along. Please stay safe and take carw

[@wsmith4020]

Used to live a block off the river in Millersburg. Loved it there. The ferry boats always put CCR's Proud Mary in my head. "If you come down to the river; bet your gonna find some people who live. You don't have to worry if you got no money; people on the river are happy to give. BIG WHEEL KEEP ON TURNIN'. PROUD MARY KEEP ON BURNING."

[@EricaBlanton]

I’ve been on this ferry. Fifteen minutes by Ferry to Liverpool and an hour or so by car. My maternal grandmother was born in Millersburg.

[@hiworldstephensonultranate290]

tks John Big Time

[@OlWolf1011]

We have a Hatton Ferry out here across the James, but I don't know if it's still running cause it's off the beaten path. John looks good! Getting around a lot better than before! 👍🏽

[@marissasalerno4891]

This is my seasonal campground , so awesome to see it on KZbin

[@kateclark7250]

This was an interesting trip. I am glad Jon is doing okay.

[@bradforddillman7671]

I’ve lived in Columbia, Luzerne, Berks and now Bucks counties, but I think that’s some of my favorite parts of Pennsylvania right there.

[@bcoldgoalie]

Here in British Columbia,all inland ferries are free for people and vehicles. They also are scenic,especially the Kootenay Lake ferry. That one you were on looked fun!

[@cynthiaarnold5807]

Should check out Ned Smith center while in the area. Beautiful area.

[@mauriciogonzalez3334]

Another great video, thank you Cliff!

[@PatriseHenkel]

I grew up with a 12-car ferry to get to & from my island home in Michigan. Harsens Island, Mi. That Susquehanna is one helluva river. When I lived near Ithaca NY my streamlet fed it from the north. Now not far north of me in northern Cambria PA the stream feeds the western branch.

[@loudmusickillsthepain648]

A forgotten French and Indian War fort was just discovered along the Susquehanna River. An archeological dig is currently ongoing.

[@gracegarden1]

I wasn't certain until I saw the far bank, but my husband and I crossed on that ferry almost 30 years ago on a motorcycle trip. We had a long wait as it is almost an hour to cross and we just missed the ferry leaving. We had lunch at a little place right at the ferry stop, and were done eating when the ferry returned! I didn't know it was so historic, but my husband was impressed by the mechanics of the craft. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@randybargar4408]

Nice to see Millersburg. I had customers there when I was working full time in sales. I believe the ferry from my home area is the second oldest in the country.. Bemus Point to Stow NY ferry crossing Chautauqua Lake, NY.

[@pyontasansan]

I'm planning a trip to Maine later this month and was in awe of the number of passenger and vehicular ferries they have up there, which made me think of Pennsylvania's lone vehicular ferry on the Susquehanna River. Lo and behold, this video pops up on my home page! Well done and thanks for helping inspire a future wandering PA-daycation!

[@traceyhallman8913]

How did I miss this growing up in Ltn and Hbg...

[@martyjones9374]

Very cool Cliff & alot of fun!! Hi to Jon & I will be checking in on him.🥰

[@MbgFire2067]

Glad to have you here in Millersburg! With the ferry channel, it can run pretty much all summer even with low water. The only time they really stop is if the winds are too high which can push the ferry into the ferry wall.

[@20greeneyes20]

Very cool place to visit something different to do.

[@MotoMengy]

I rode across this ferry for the first time a few weeks ago on my motorcycle, talk about a surreal experience! 😁

[@douglaslangella7782]

If you are ever in coastal North Carolina catch the Fort Fisher ferry. It runs from South Port and crosses the Cape Fear River to the Civil War Fort . Not as quaint, but it can hold about 20 cars and only costs a few dollars. It also saves about 30 minutes of driving time up Highway 17 to the Fort.

[@ruthgoebel723]

Also the ferry to Ocracoke Island. It's a fun ride all on its own.

[@stevesgarage7270]

Glad to see you two guys back out together ty great video Steve

[@kathygalloway2990]

yes seems like the ride would be very peaceful, Hi John, thanks for sharing Cliff

[@evillefabrication388]

Wish I would have known, I'd have taken you for an airboat ride. That's not Liverpool, just a few houses at the campground. Liverpool is about a mile up river.

[@nobillclinton]

beauteous

[@imahick5723]

Thanks, Cliff and John. I love unique experiences like this

[@debhouckscraftycottage]

I've ridden by or driven by that so many times going to visit family further north, but never have been on it. Thanks for sharing the ride! :)

[@brookeshaffer4377]

What a fantastic paddlewheel ferry.Love this😊Thank you 🌟

[@joelwatts9042]

Was there any 10 years ago. Been meaning to go back.

[@keithreh9338]

glad you got to ride...water too high after lots of rain this past weekend

[@beverlybelcher3423]

A very enjoyable video!

[@ruthgoebel723]

Did you ever ride the Pride of the Susquehanna, from City Island? The sunset cruises are lovely. Thanks for this fun video!

[@noreenswartz4163]

Thanks again so very much for this wonderful video

[@barbaraharshman9460]

This would be fun to do a ferry trip! Thank you for your adventures!

[@joshlewis5486]

I checked out millersburg last summer. Nice small town

[@bekleidungu.ausrustung7068]

Really cool video. How long does it take to cross the river? My guess is about 20 minutes. The river seems shallow, even towards the middle. Grass growing in spots and debris sticking out of the water. It takes some skill to avoid the shoals and not break the paddle wheels, I'd imagine.

[@beverlymerkel6522]

That was interesting, thanks for sharing, Cliff! Happy 4th🇺🇸

[@lovesmashbox]

That looks like so much fun....I love things like that ....I love being by the water anyways....

[@carbidejones5076]

Fun, unique, thanks.

[@johntellmewhy]

I'm going this Monday!

[@deadmetal3414]

Float your Fanny in the Susquehannie! You should ✔️ out the Hiawatha paddle wheel boat up in Williamsport during the summer months. Pretty cool

[@Catlife247]

Another cool video thx

[@pawadventures5544]

Very cool. 👍🏻

[@chrisklinger5847]

They do a really Kool 4 the of July fireworks and campers jam out with there own instruments campers bring food beer etc play old black and white clips of three stooges etc very cool laid back place

[@bucktaylor6522]

Back about 96 we had a reenactment in Millersburg on sat they put cannon on both boats one confederate and one upon with soldiers on both boast and went out on the river and had a navy battle it was a fun time

[@chrisklinger5847]

I recommend you check the campground out

[@chrisklinger5847]

The falcon is the grey one on the other side is a really good campground ferry boat

[@chrisklinger5847]

The campground offers a deal on tents bring like 20 tents like 5 bucks a day

[@SueGirling68]

Hi Cliff, what a lovely ferry, it's nice to see one with a paddle wheel that's still in operation. I still can't find how to unmute your replies sadly, could you see if you can comment on this comment please ???? as the mute may be just for that 1 video whichever one it was. It was great to see John in one of your video's again, thank you for sharing, much love. xx 💖

[@thewanderingwoodsman7227]

It was a cool experience.

[@hiworldstephensonultranate290]

whow emotional n Great way

[@jenniferbutcher8393]

Oh boy! This was awesome! I want to ride the ferry! I've ridden the ferries between the Lake Erie Islands and Sandusky, but this was much better! Thanks for taking us!

[@gwenb4531]

great video, Cliff and it is good to see Jon!

[@valleyrelichunters5317]

Man wish I knew you were in town. I would of met up with you.

[@offgridamy717]

Been through liverpool 100s of times . I never knew the campground has an actual ferry.

[@katiefyock9607]

Did you have to flip that door to show that you guys were ready for the ferry to pick you up? I've photographed the ferry, but have never ridden.

[@dacdac52]

Every few years they drive a dozer out into the river and build up the berm to hold back just enough water for the ferry to run.

[@TonyGilbert1]

Damn shame the last md ferry closed

[@chrisklinger5847]

Has arcade old school pac man sky ball and on other side of 1115 is a huge winery 55 kinds of wine

[@dustin2dust351]

What’s up John

[@janvafa9959]

How long did it take to cross the river (one way?)

[@PinBall3]

$15 - Car, Pickup,Van, SUV (includes driver) $10 - Motorcycle (includes driver) $10 - Golf Cart (includes driver) $20 - Horse & Buggy (includes driver) $5 - Vehicle & Motorcycle Passengers, one way $10 - Walk-on Passengers (no vehicle) age 4 & older, round trip $5 - Walk-on Passengers (no vehicle) age 4 & older, one way www.millersburgferry.org/

[@thewanderingwoodsman7227]

About 20 minutes

[@williamking7420]

What if you got across the river and the ferry broke down, how would you get back to the other side? Might be a pretty huge inconvenience to say the least! 😂

[@clintleroy670]

Hometown Historian ???

[@chrisklinger5847]

I used to catch chicken there all owned by the Wallace family farmers

[@betsybarnicle8016]

Simpson Ferry Road

[@hiworldstephensonultranate290]

cliff mind blowing remember im watching lots euros soccer countries in2021 n tour de france allps soon Hi john am Tired long wk Brian Ireland This is Way Better than??!! Hollywood falln asleep 0.34am cork ireland whow love d Birds so Happy Sla'inte Sl'an Abhaile a Cha'ra

[@hiworldstephensonultranate290]

hi using my cdtdown hi John Pennsylvania is d Place brian Ireland

[@hiworldstephensonultranate290]

hi lads watching Euros Soccer n tour de france n gardening n Olympics to come Whow Luckiest Mann America woodsman brian Ireland Sla'inte Sl'an Abhaile