East Prospect in York County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
East Prospect
Named from fine view of the surrounding country
Founded
1735
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Keystone Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1735.
Location. 39° 58.068′ N, 76° 30.919′ W. Marker is in East Prospect, Pennsylvania, in York County. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 124) and Calvary Church Road, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Calvary Church Road, Wrightsville PA 17368, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Cresap's Fort (approx. 1.2 miles away); Native Lands Trailhead (approx. 1.2 miles away); The John & Kathryn Zimmerman Center for Heritage (approx. 1.2 miles away); Thomas Cresap and the Border War (approx. 1.2 miles away); The Dritt Mansion: A Home at the Center of History (approx. 1.2 miles away); Captain Thomas Cresap (approx. 1.2 miles away); Gateway to the Bay (approx. 1.2 miles away).
Also see . . . East Prospect (York - 11) . The Keystone Marker Trust page for this sign. (Submitted on March 10, 2024, by Annette Fillmore of York, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2023, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 24, 2023, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.