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By Beverly Pfingsten, January 26, 2008 | |
| | | 1. America's First Iron Steamboat Marker | | |
Inscription. The "Cordorus," built in York by John Elgar, was launched at present-day Accomac, on the Susquehanna River, Nov. 22, 1825. the site is about two miles distant.
Erected by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Location. 40° 1.292′ N, 76° 32.928′ W. Marker is in Wrightsville, Pennsylvania, in York County. Marker is on Lincoln Highway (Pennsylvania Route 462) 0.1 miles east of Bairs Mill Road, on the right when traveling east. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wrightsville PA 17368, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Flame of Freedom (approx. 0.8 miles away); U.S.S. Maine Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); 1861 - 1865 (approx. 0.8 miles away); American Legion Monument (approx. 1.1 miles away); Wrightsville (approx. 1.1 miles away); Gettysburg Campaign (approx. 1.1 miles away); Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal (approx. 1.2 miles away); Springetbury Manor (approx. 1.2 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Wrightsville.
Credits. This page originally submitted on January 29, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 359 times since then. Photo 1. Submitted on January 29, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. |
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