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 - 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. It 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

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address: 301 Union St, Columbia PA 17512, 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 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 walking distance of this marker: Schroeder & Hinkle Pharmacy (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Columbia Market House (about 800 feet away); Wright's Ferry Mansion (approx. 0.2 miles away); Columbia Fire Company (approx. 0.2 miles away); Zeamer's Pharmacy (approx. 0.2 miles away); Central National Bank of Columbia (approx. 0.2 miles away); Odd Fellows Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); First National Bank (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.

Photographed by William Pope, March 24, 2024

2. Covered Bridge Apartments Marker

Photographed by William Pope, March 24, 2024

3. Covered Bridge Apartments Marker

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 273 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 31, 2024, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.