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

Aircraft Observation Post

Photographed by William Pope, October 7, 2023

1. This Aircraft Observation Post Marker

Inscription. This aircraft observation post was originally dedicated on July 12, 1956 and is now re-dedicated on July 22, 2007 to honor all civilian volunteers of Terre Hill and the surrounding area, who answered the call to serve our country and protect our freedom and liberty. We thank you and promise never to forget your sacrifice and devotion.
Donated by
Spotts, Stevens & McCoy, Inc.
Borough Engineer

Erected 2007 by Spotts, Stevens & McCoy, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical date for this entry is July 12, 1956.

Location. 40° 9.35′ N, 76° 3.223′ W. Marker is in Terre Hill, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster County. It can be reached from Lancaster Avenue south of Conestoga Street. This marker is located in the Terre Hill Community Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 210 Lancaster Avenue, East Earl PA 17519, 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

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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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Terre Hill Memorial Playground (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); This Plaque is dedicated (about 300 feet away); The Terre Hill Alumni (about 300 feet away); Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); In Memory of (approx. 0.2 miles away); Honoring the men and women (approx. 0.2 miles away); Town Clock Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Blue Ball (approx. 2½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Terre Hill.

Photographed by William Pope, October 7, 2023

2. This Aircraft Observation Post Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2023, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 187 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 7, 2023, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.