Columbia in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Columbia Bank & Bridge Company
Photographed by William Pope, August 10, 2022
1. Columbia Bank & Bridge Company Marker
Erected by Columbia Economic Development Corporation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Covered Bridges series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1811.
Location. 40° 1.828′ N, 76° 30.3′ W. Marker is in Columbia, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster County. It is on Locust Street 0.1 miles east of North Front Street (Route 441), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 131 Locust 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: Susquehannock Apartments (within shouting distance of this marker); Shawnee Apartments (within shouting distance of this marker); First National Bank Museum (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named First National Bank Museum (about 300 feet away); First National Bank (about 300 feet away); Odd Fellows Hall (about 300 feet away); First English Evangelical Church (about 400 feet away); Wright's Ferry Mansion (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.
Additional commentary.
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1. information inscribed on marker
Except for the year of completion (1814), none other of the inscribed information on the marker plaque is even remotely correct. [1] Columbia Bank & Bridge Company was incorporated March 1, 1837, pursuant to legislative Act dated February 14th of that year. [2] Columbia Bank & Bridge Co. did not finance construction of any bridge at Columbia. The first Columbia-Wrightsville bridge was built through private stock subscriptions, and by a state financed subscription, pursuant to legislative Act dated April 2, 1811. Note To Editor only visible by Contributor and editor
— Submitted November 26, 2024, by Jeff Hitchens of Port St. Lucie, Florida.
Photographed by William Pope, August 10, 2022
2. Columbia Bank & Bridge Company Marker
Photographed by William Pope, August 10, 2022
3. Columbia Bank & Bridge Company Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2022, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 456 times since then and 16 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.
