Hellam Township near Wrightsville in York County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Anderson's Ferry
Photographed by William Pope, June 2, 2024
1. Anderson's Ferry Marker
The original deed issued in the 12th year of the reign of King George the second was granted by William Penn's son in 1749.
Anderson's Ferry, the first ferry extending from Marietta, Lancaster Co. to Accomac, York, Co. was used extensively in colonial days by travelers moving north & south.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1749.
Location. 40° 2.725′ N, 76° 33.79′ W. Marker is near Wrightsville, Pennsylvania, in York County. It is in Hellam Township. It is on River Drive east of Accomac Road, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6330 River Drive, York PA 17406, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania, specifically in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, in the Susquehanna Valley, and in Greater Harrisburg. 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 one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Decatur Street (approx. 0.6 miles away); Marietta (approx. 0.9 miles away); Those Who Served From Marietta in World War II (approx. one mile away); a different marker also named Marietta (approx. one mile away); a different marker also named Marietta (approx. one mile away); a different marker also named Marietta (approx. one mile away); Women in Marietta (approx. one mile away); The Old Town Hall (approx. one mile away).
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Photographed by William Pope, June 2, 2024
2. Anderson's Ferry Marker
Photographed by William Pope, June 2, 2024
3. Location of Anderson's Ferry crossing the Susquehanna River
Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2024, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 676 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 2, 2024, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
