It’s funny. Every time we travel to new markets for sampling events we inevitably hear the question, “Why is it called Turkey Hill?” Sometimes the question is accompanied by a wrinkled nose expression, but any apprehension they may have is gone by the time they finish a sample of Butter Pecan or Choco Mint Chip.
The simple explanation behind our name is this: The ridge where the Dairy is located was a fertile hunting ground for the Susquehannock Native Americans who inhabited the region hundreds of years ago. Because of the abundance of turkeys on the land, they named the ridge “Turkey Hill.” (You can still see turkeys grazing on fields near the Dairy on many days.)
The name is confirmed on a sheepskin deed written in 1765 by William Penn’s sons Thomas and Richard selling the land to ancestors of Armor Frey (that’s an actual photo of the deed above). Armor started the dairy in 1936 and the deed remains a prized possession of the family.
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If you’ve got a technical question about the ice cream making process or some other inquiry about the nuances of America’s favorite treat, chances are Ernie has the answer. He might not be able to answer all questions, but he’ll try his best and some may be featured on the Ice Cream Journal.
Well ice cream is good after your turkey meal.The ice cream helps push the turkey down the pipe.
I always wondered about that. Mystery solved! Now if you can only explain how you guys get that peanut butter inside those tiny chocolate footbals in your Eagles flavor!