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

Ironville Fire Company

Photographed By William Pope, February 2, 2023

1. Ironville Fire Company Marker

Inscription. This site is the former location of the Ironville Fire Company. The fire company was incorporated in 1944 and operated from this site until its merger with the Silver Spring Fire Company in 2000. A social hall and kitchen were built in 1953. A three bay engine room was constructed in 1966. This was a volunteer fire company consisting of local residents who provided the majority of their financial support through a variety of fund raising events. Summer festivals and famous homemade chicken corn soup were among some of their well known favorites. Through their dedication, many years of outstanding fire protection service was provided to the residents of West Hempfield Township.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1944.

Location. 40° 3.495′ N, 76° 27.649′ W. Marker is in Columbia, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster County. It is in Ironville. Marker can be reached from Prospect Road just north of Fairview Road. This marker is located inside the Ironville Community Park and can be seen from the parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 786 Prospect Rd, Columbia PA 17512, 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. Chestnut Hill Iron Ore Company (approx. 0.8 miles away); Forry's Mill Bridge (1869)

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(approx. 1.1 miles away); Siegrist's Mill Bridge (approx. 1.3 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.6 miles away); Mountville (approx. 1.7 miles away); In Grateful Memory (approx. 2.2 miles away); 9/11 Remembrance (approx. 2.3 miles away); U.S. Submarine Veterans (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.

Photographed By William Pope, February 2, 2023

2. Ironville Fire Company Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2023, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 66 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 3, 2023, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.