Conoy Township in Bainbridge in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Bainbridge
Photographed By William Pope, March 3, 2023
1. Bainbridge Marker
Named for
Commodore William Bainbridge
U. S. N.
Founded 1813
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Keystone Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1813.
Location. 40° 5.243′ N, 76° 39.915′ W. Marker is in Bainbridge, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster County. It is in Conoy Township. Marker is on South 2nd Street just north of Overlook Drive, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 251 S 2nd St, 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. In Memory of the Conoy or Ganowese Indians (within shouting distance of this marker); Conoy Indian Town (approx. 0.3 miles away); Rededicated November 11, 1967 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Dedicated to the Men and Women of Conoy Township (approx. 0.4 miles away); On this site stood (approx. 0.4 miles away); Samuel S. Haldeman (approx. ¾ mile away); River Brethren (approx. 1.4 miles away); Codorus Furnace (approx. 2½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bainbridge.
Also see . . . William Bainbridge.
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During his long career in the young American Navy he served under six presidents beginning with John Adams and is notable for his many victories at sea. He commanded several famous naval ships, including USS Constitution(Submitted on April 13, 2024, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Pope, March 3, 2023
2. Bainbridge Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2023, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 187 times since then and 55 times this year. Last updated on April 13, 2024, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 3, 2023, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
