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

First English Evangelical Church

Photographed by William Pope, August 10, 2022

1. First English Evangelical Church Marker

Inscription. Organized on February 5, 1850, the church moved in 1952. Several machine shops occupied the site until 1981 when it was purchased and restored by the Columbia Historic Preservation Society.

Erected by Columbia Economic Development Corporation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is February 5, 1850.

Location. 40° 1.884′ N, 76° 30.271′ W. Marker is in Columbia, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster County. It is at the intersection of North Second Street and Avenue H, on the right when traveling north on North Second Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 21 North Second Street, Columbia PA 17512, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania, specifically in Pennsylvania Dutch Country,

and in the Susquehanna Valley.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds 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 marker: Odd Fellows Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); First National Bank Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); First National Bank (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named First National Bank Museum (about 300 feet away); Shawnee Apartments (about 300 feet away); Lloyd Mifflin House (about 300 feet away); John Houston Mifflin Homestead (about 300 feet away); Susquehannock Apartments (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.

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Photographed by William Pope, August 10, 2022

2. First English Evangelical Church Marker

Photographed by William Pope, August 10, 2022

3. First English Evangelical Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2022, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 258 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 10, 2022, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.