York in York County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

William C. Goodridge

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, January 26, 2008

1. William C. Goodridge Marker

Inscription.
Here lived an ex-slave born 1805, who became a prominent York businessman, 1824-1863. Tanner, newspaper distributor, barber. Erected York's first five-story building. His 13 rail cars operated commercially and were used in his work for the Underground Railroad.

Erected 1987 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1805.

Location. 39° 57.884′ N, 76° 43.549′ W. Marker is in York, Pennsylvania, in York County. Marker is on Philadelphia Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 123 E Philadelphia Street, York PA 17403, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named William C. Goodridge (a few steps from this marker); 148 East Philadelphia Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. George Holtzapple, The Breath of Life (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 161 East Philadelphia Street

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(about 300 feet away); Lafayette Club (about 600 feet away); The York Water Company (about 600 feet away); The York Fair (about 700 feet away); The First National Thanksgiving (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in York.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

Also see . . .
1. William Goodridge, Businessman, Abolitionist. Pennsylvania Civil War Trails website entry (Submitted on January 28, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)

2. William C. Goodridge - Behind the Marker. ExplorePAHistory.com (Submitted on July 21, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Gargoyle on downspout of William Goodridge house. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, January 26, 2008

2. Gargoyle on downspout of William Goodridge house.

William Goodridge House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, January 26, 2008

3. William Goodridge House

House has been awarded a Keystone Historic Preservation Grant image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, January 26, 2008

4. House has been awarded a Keystone Historic Preservation Grant

William C. Goodridge Home and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 26, 2016

5. William C. Goodridge Home and Marker

Entrance to William C. Goodridge Home image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 26, 2016

6. Entrance to William C. Goodridge Home

York Walking Tour Marker on William C. Goodridge Home image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 26, 2016

7. York Walking Tour Marker on William C. Goodridge Home

Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 27, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,644 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 27, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 5, 6, 7. submitted on December 31, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.