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Shrewsbury in York County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Shrewsbury

 
 
Shrewsbury Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 5, 2022
1. Shrewsbury Marker
Inscription.  
Formerly called
Strasburg
Incorporated August 9, 1834

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is August 9, 1834.
 
Location. 39° 46.028′ N, 76° 40.878′ W. Marker is in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania, in York County. Marker is on West Railroad Avenue just west of South Sunset Drive, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 35 W Railroad Ave, Shrewsbury PA 17361, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Shrewsbury (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Amanda Berry Smith (1837-1915) (about 500 feet away); Spurgeon Milton Keeny (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Shrewsbury (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lest We Forget To Remember (approx. one mile away); The Farmers' Line (approx. 2.1 miles away); Homes on Wheels, Mobile Offices (approx. 2.1 miles away); All Aboard! (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shrewsbury.
 
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Shrewsbury Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 5, 2022
2. Shrewsbury Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 88 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on September 9, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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Dec. 5, 2023