Columbia in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Covered Bridge Apartments
— 301 Union Street —
Photographed By William Pope, March 24, 2024
1. Covered Bridge Apartments Marker
Inscription.
Covered Bridge Apartments. . Covered Bridge - On June 28, 1863, Columbians and PA State Militia played an important part in the American Civil War by burning their covered wooden bridge across the Susquehanna River (Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge) to prevent Confederate troops, arriving in Wrightsville from the south, from marching on Harrisburg, Lancaster and onward to Philadelphia. Since they could not cross the bridge, they withdrew and ended up in the little crossroads town of Gettysburg, where divisive battles were fought between the North and South., The stone piers that supported the bridge, running parallel to route 462, can still be seen today. They have become the site of the "Flames Across the Susquehanna" bridge-burning reenactments.
Covered Bridge - On June 28, 1863, Columbians and PA State Militia played an important part in the American Civil War by burning their covered wooden bridge across the Susquehanna River (Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge) to prevent Confederate troops, arriving in Wrightsville from the south, from marching on Harrisburg, Lancaster and onward to Philadelphia. Since they could not cross the bridge, they withdrew and ended up in the little crossroads town of Gettysburg, where divisive battles were fought between the North and South.
The stone piers that supported the bridge, running parallel to route 462, can still be seen today. They have become the site of the "Flames Across the Susquehanna" bridge-burning reenactments.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is June 28, 1863.
Location. 40° 1.808′ N, 76° 30.024′ W. Marker is in Columbia, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster County. Marker is at the intersection of Union Street and South 3rd Street, on the left when traveling west on Union Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 Union St, 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. Schroeder & Hinkle Pharmacy (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Columbia Market House (about 800
Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2024, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 62 times since then. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on March 31, 2024, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
