Homes for Sale in Montoursville, PA

Montoursville, Pennsylvania is a community with a population of about 4,700 in Lycoming County. It is named after Madame Montour, a Native American leader and translator. This north central Pennsylvania community is home to the Williamsport Regional Airport.

History

Madame Montour's village grew at the mouth of Loyalsock Creek. Moravian missionaries frequently stopped here as they travelled throughout the wilderness in the 1740s and thereafter. Madame Montour welcomed British settlers into the valley, and she remained loyal to the British even when the French courted her favor.

The area grew after the Revolutionary War, in part because of the efforts of John Burrows. He purchased 570 acres of land in 1812, and in 1820 he began to sell lots for $50 each. He also was a successful farmer, and his produce was rafted down the Susquehanna River and subsequently to Baltimore. The community of Montoursville was incorporated in 1850.

Parks and Recreation

Indian Park is a popular facility resting alongside Loyalsock Creek. It is situated parallel to Interstate 180. It offers miles of recreational trails, picnic spots, ballfields and even fishing ponds. Indian Park was originally a popular destination for visitors from Williamsport who would ride the trolley out here as part of a day trip. For a time, an amusement park thrived here, and until the early 1920s it was home to one of the largest roller coasters on the East Coast.

Attractions and Activities

The Susquehanna River is substantial enough in this part of Pennsylvania that it can support a paddlewheel riverboat. The Hiawatha takes visitors on an approximate 90-minute journey that includes scenic mountain views on both sides of the river. Some families get photgraphs of their kids with the captain and the crew. The riverboat departs from Susquehanna State Park.

Events

Nearby South Williamsport hosts the Little League Baseball World Series every August. Baseball players ages 11 to 13 come from all over the world to compete. The tournament began in 1947 as the National Little League Tournament. It has emerged as the premier little league tournament in the entire world.

The prospective Montoursville PA home buyer will find modestly-priced houses for sale in Montoursville PA from various eras. Some century-old homes will be among the available homes for sale. A professional Montoursville PA real estate agent can also show you newer homes for sale in Montoursville PA that feature multi-car garages and energy-efficient construction. The homes for sale in Montoursville PA also includes split levels and ranches built in the 1960s and 1970s. Many of these properties include spacious, well-landscaped lots. A qualified Montoursville realtor can tell you much more about all the available houses for sale in Montoursville PA. Contact us today for more information.