Conoy Township in Bainbridge in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

On this site stood

Photographed By William Pope, May 5, 2023

1. On this site stood Marker

Inscription. On this site stood the First Lutheran Church which was used as a repository of arms by Union soldiers during the Civil War. Colonel Thomas of Philadelphia used the steeple as an observation tower, watching for Rebel Cavalry attempting to cross the river to reach Harrisburg.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • War, US Civil.

Location. 40° 5.537′ N, 76° 40.119′ W. Marker is in Bainbridge, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster County. It is in Conoy Township. Marker is at the intersection of North 2nd Street and Arch Street, on the left when traveling north on North 2nd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 106 North 2nd Street, Bainbridge PA 17502, 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. Dedicated to the Men and Women of Conoy Township (within shouting distance of this marker); Rededicated November 11, 1967 (within shouting distance of this marker); Bainbridge (approx. 0.4 miles away); In Memory of the Conoy or Ganowese Indians (approx. 0.4 miles away); Conoy Indian Town (approx. 0.6 miles away); Samuel S. Haldeman (approx. 1.1 miles away); River Brethren (approx. 1.6 miles away); York Haven (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bainbridge.

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Colonel William B. Thomas commanded York County’s defenses during the Gettysburg Campaign.

The companies below [north of] York were also attacked, but succeeded in beating off their assailants, and forcing their way to the river, reaching the Lancaster County side in safety; from their point of crossing they rejoined the regiment which had been ordered to Bainbridge, and where they labored night and day on fortifications and rifle pits on the mainland, and also on the islands in the river, at the fords at that place, and by their efforts and determined aspect, prevented the threatened crossing of the river by the rebels at that place.

(Submitted on May 5, 2023, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Pope, May 5, 2023

2. On this site stood Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2023, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 5, 2023, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.