Milanville

Milanville is a serene and historically significant village in Damascus Township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania. Tucked along the Delaware River, it offers a picturesque blend of natural beauty and early American heritage.

🗺️ Geographic Overview

• Coordinates: 41°40′17″N, 75°03′55″W
• Elevation: 755 feet (230 meters)
• ZIP Code: 18443
• School District: Wayne Highlands
• Nearby: Just north of Narrowsburg, NY, across the river
• Waterways: Home to Calkins Creek, including its North and South Branches
• Name Origin: Named after Milan, Italy, reflecting a tradition of European-inspired place names

🕰️ Historical Significance

• Milanville is home to the Nathan Skinner House, built in 1815, one of the oldest surviving homes in Wayne County.
  • The house was constructed from logs rafted down the Delaware River and assembled on-site
  • Nathan Skinner’s father, Daniel Skinner, was a pioneer in the logging and rafting industry, famously floating entire trees to Philadelphia for ship masts

🏡 Community Character

• Milanville retains a rural, peaceful atmosphere, with winding roads, wooded hills, and river views
• The Milanville General Store is a local landmark, reflecting the village’s enduring small-town charm
• The area is favored by artists, writers, and nature lovers for its tranquility and scenic inspiration