Hershey

Hershey is a census-designated place in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, built around a chocolate manufacturing facility. The community spreads across residential neighborhoods, parkland, entertainment venues, and medical campuses near the Swatara Creek.

Milton Snavely Hershey founded this community in 1903 after choosing the site for his chocolate factory near the former Derry Church settlement. The town grew rapidly with worker housing, schools, and an amusement facility, all tied to the factory's success.

Street names like Chocolate Avenue and Cocoa Avenue reflect the town's industrial roots and give the local geography a distinctive character. Milton Hershey's vision included creating a model community for his factory workers, and this planning approach still shapes how the area looks and functions today.

The main roads follow a simple grid, with most points of interest and facilities within walking distance or a short drive from one another. The area around the medical center is well marked, and parking is available at both entertainment venues and residential zones.

The streetlights along Chocolate Avenue are shaped like oversized Hershey's Kisses, a design feature that stands out throughout the town. Hersheypark Stadium hosts concerts and sporting events regularly, drawing visitors from across the region.