Columbia in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Columbia
Photographed By William Pope, July 9, 2023
1. Columbia Marker
Formerly "Wright's Ferry"
Renamed after Revolutionary War
Founded
1726
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1726.
Location. 40° 2.029′ N, 76° 29.942′ W. Marker is in Columbia, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster County. Marker is on Lancaster Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 462) east of Locust Street, on the right when traveling west. This marker is located in Locust Street Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 550 Locust Street, Columbia PA 17512, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "The Returned Soldier" (a few steps from this marker); Samuel Wright (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Submarine Veterans (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel & Lillian Evans Homestead (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Keystone Hook & Ladder Company (about 700 feet away); Central National Bank of Columbia (approx. 0.2 miles away); Schroeder & Hinkle Pharmacy (approx. ¼ mile away); Columbia Market House (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.
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Photographed By William Pope, July 9, 2023
2. Columbia Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2023, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 10, 2023, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
