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

'Squire Stover

Photographed by William Pope, August 10, 2022

1. 'Squire Stover Marker

Inscription. Christopher Harry Stover (1845-1909), a Civil War veteran with the 118th PA Regiment. He worked for the Keely Stover Co. for 34 years. In the 1880's he opened a cigar store at 3rd & Walnut Streets and was a three term Justice of the Peace.

Erected by Columbia Economic Development Corporation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil.

Location. 40° 1.943′ N, 76° 30.197′ W. Marker is in Columbia, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster County. It is at the intersection of North Third Street and Avenue H, on the right when traveling south on North Third Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24 North Third 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,

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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: Central National Bank of Columbia (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Columbia Fire Company (about 300 feet away); Shannon Armory (about 300 feet away); Zeamer's Pharmacy (about 400 feet away); Columbia Market House (about 400 feet away); Schroeder & Hinkle Pharmacy (about 500 feet away); First English Evangelical Church (about 500 feet away); Odd Fellows Hall (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.

Photographed by William Pope, August 10, 2022

2. 'Squire Stover Marker

Photographed by William Pope, August 10, 2022

3. 'Squire Stover Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2022, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 320 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 10, 2022, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.