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

Keystone Hook & Ladder Company

Photographed by William Pope, August 10, 2022

1. Keystone Hook & Ladder Company Marker

Inscription. Chartered on October 25, 1890, the Keystone Hook & Ladder Co. was mostly employees of the Keeley Stove Co. The present Keystone building and hall was constructed at the cost of $15,000 and dedicated on July 1, 1899.

Erected by Columbia Economic Development Corporation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work. A significant historical date for this entry is October 25, 1890.

Location. 40° 2.011′ N, 76° 30.096′ W. Marker is in Columbia, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster County. It is at the intersection of North Fourth Street and Avenue H, on the right when traveling north on North Fourth Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 29 N Fourth 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

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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: Samuel & Lillian Evans Homestead (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Central National Bank of Columbia (about 500 feet away); 'Squire Stover (about 600 feet away); "The Returned Soldier" (about 700 feet away); Columbia (about 700 feet away); Schroeder & Hinkle Pharmacy (about 700 feet away); Columbia Market House (about 700 feet away); Columbia Fire Company (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.

Photographed by William Pope, August 10, 2022

2. Keystone Hook & Ladder Company Marker

Photographed by William Pope, August 10, 2022

3. Keystone Hook & Ladder Company Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2022, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 281 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 11, 2022, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.