Hanover in York County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Inventions of Hanover
Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, January 26, 2008
1. Inventions of Hanover Marker
Fitz Water Wheel
In the 19th century the I-X-L steel overshoot water wheel was developed and manufactured by Fitz Water Wheel Company of Hanover. The wheel superior efficiency made it widely used into the 20th century. By 1915, it was being used in over 300 mills in Pennsylvania, 40 of them in York County, throughout the U. S. and internationally.
Wire Cloth Loom
In 1903, a loom invented by William Kintzing, a young Hanover mechanic, enabled Hanover Wire Cloth Company to be a leading producer of insect screen cloth throughout the 20th century. Production was crucial during World War II to protect the U.S. military in the Pacific from malaria carrying mosquitoes.
Hanover Car
In 1921 the Hanover Motor Car Company began production of a locally developed automobile. Foot brake bands running in a bath of oil caused uncertain stopping, while solid steel axles caused the car to "hop" around corners. These mechanical problems limited production to only about 200 cars.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was
this page online
We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was in South-Central Pennsylvania, specifically in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, in the Susquehanna Valley, and in Greater Harrisburg. It was also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it was in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Hanover's Wounded (a few steps from this marker); Market House (a few steps from this marker); Battle of Hanover (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Battle of Hanover (within shouting distance of this marker); The Union Strikes Back (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Battle of Hanover (within shouting distance of this marker); Major General George Armstrong Custer (within shouting distance of this marker); Army of the Potomac (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hanover.
Other markers no longer nearby. 19th Century Industrialization (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Hanover in the Revolutionary war (was here,
Photographed by Shane Oliver, August 28, 2021
2. Hanover Gazebo Marker Kiosk
As of August 2021, all markers have been removed from the kiosk.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.
Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, January 26, 2008
3. This and 7 other markers are located in this display kiosk.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 29, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,288 times since then and 46 times this year. Last updated on September 8, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. Photos: 1. submitted on January 29, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on September 8, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 3. submitted on January 29, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
