Mount Joy in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Springville Inn

On the 1858 map

Photographed by William Pope, February 28, 2026

1. The Springville Inn Marker

Inscription. This restaurant has a long history. The earliest record of an establishment at this location dates back to 1813. Arthur Patterson was granted a deed then, to the "Tavern Stand" consisting of Springville lots 153, 154 and 155. In 1812 Christian Hertzler had purchased land in this area and laid out a village he called Springville. He chose the name because of the ever-flowing spring that feeds the watering trough.

Erected 2024 by Eagle Scout Project Tristan Bair Troop 349.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1813.

Location. 40° 6.915′ N, 76° 31.438′ W. Marker is in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster County. It is at the intersection of West Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 230) and North Plum Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 905 West Main Street, Mount Joy PA 17552, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania,

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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: Florin World War Heroes (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Florin World War Heroes (a few steps from this marker); Florin (approx. 0.4 miles away); Gerberich-Payne Shoe Company (approx. 0.8 miles away); Old Standby Park (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Old Bethel Church (approx. 0.9 miles away); Clarence Schock (approx. 0.9 miles away); Clarence Schock Foundation (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mount Joy.

Photographed by William Pope, February 28, 2026

2. The Springville Inn Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2026, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 24, 2026, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.