Wynnefield Heights in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Philadelphia & Columbia Railroad

Photographed By Don Morfe, March 24, 2015

1. Philadelphia & Columbia Railroad Marker

Inscription. One of America's earliest railroads, authorized by the state legislature in 1828 and completed in 1834. Stretching 82 miles west to the Susquehanna, it was powered first by horses, later by steam. Part of a state-owned transportation system, including the Pennsylvania canal, built in response to intense competition from adjacent states. Acquired by the Pennsylvania Railroad Co. in 1857. Stone blocks placed for the original track have remained visible here.

Erected 2000 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: 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 1828.

Location. 39° 59.736′ N, 75° 12.986′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Wynnefield Heights. Marker is on Edgely Road. The marker is off Belmont Avenue across the street from Simpson House, A Senior Living Community. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Philadelphia PA 19131, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ed Bradley (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sheep Barn (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ridgeland

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); Soldiers and Sailors Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); Ohio House (approx. ¾ mile away); The Wrestlers (approx. 0.9 miles away); Goethe / Schiller (approx. 0.9 miles away); Sundial (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed By Don Morfe, March 24, 2015

2. Philadelphia & Columbia Railroad Marker

Simpson House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, March 24, 2015

3. Simpson House

Simpson Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, March 24, 2015

4. Simpson Monument

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 458 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 30, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.