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

Wright's Ferry Mansion

Photographed by William Pope, December 31, 2022

1. Wright's Ferry Mansion Marker

Inscription. Built in 1738
for
Susanna Wright
Restored by the
Von Hess Foundation Dedicated in
loving memory of
Richard and Louise von Hess

Deo Gratias
[Thanks be to God]

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1738.

Location. 40° 1.796′ N, 76° 30.197′ W. Marker is in Columbia, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster County. It can be reached from the intersection of South 2nd Street and Cherry Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 38 S 2nd St, 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: First National Bank Museum (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First National Bank (about 400 feet away); Shawnee Apartments (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named First National Bank Museum (about 400 feet away); Odd Fellows Hall (about 400 feet away); Susquehannock Apartments (about 400 feet away); Columbia Bank & Bridge Company (about 500 feet away); Zeamer's Pharmacy (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.

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marker. Marker is located on the rear of the building. The building is visible from the street but the marker is not

Wright's Ferry Mansion Marker on the rear of the building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Pope, December 31, 2022

2. Wright's Ferry Mansion Marker on the rear of the building

Front view of the Wright's Ferry Mansion image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Pope, December 31, 2022

3. Front view of the Wright's Ferry Mansion

Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2022, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 335 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 31, 2022, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.