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Historical Markers and War Memorials in York County

 
Clickable Map of York County, Pennsylvania and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg York County, PA (445) Adams County, PA (1442) Cumberland County, PA (428) Dauphin County, PA (318) Lancaster County, PA (560) Baltimore County, MD (339) Carroll County, MD (211) Harford County, MD (204)  YorkCounty(445) York County (445)  AdamsCounty(1442) Adams County (1442)  CumberlandCounty(428) Cumberland County (428)  DauphinCounty(318) Dauphin County (318)  LancasterCounty(560) Lancaster County (560)  BaltimoreCountyMaryland(339) Baltimore County (339)  CarrollCounty(211) Carroll County (211)  HarfordCounty(204) Harford County (204)
York is the county seat for York County
Adjacent to York County, Pennsylvania
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      Dauphin County (318)  
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      Carroll County, Maryland (211)  
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301 Pennsylvania, York County, Jacobus — The Road of Remembrance Veterans Memorial
On North Main Street at Oak Lane, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.
The War Mothers Club planted 400 sycamore trees along this roadway in the early 1920s to honor WWI veterans. In 2018/19 the Rotary Clubs of York, Southern York County and Red Lion-Dallastown worked with many local volunteers, . . . Map (db m162332) HM WM
302 Pennsylvania, York County, Jacobus, Springfield Township — Making Lakes — Williams and Redman — William H. Kain County Park —
On South George Street, 0.6 miles south of Joppa Road, on the left when traveling south.
In the past, people simply gathered the water they needed from streams or wells. Then the population in York County began growing quickly, from 120,000 people in 1900 to over 350,000 in 2000. How to answer this demand? Codorus Creek to the . . . Map (db m162335) HM
303 Pennsylvania, York County, Jefferson — Gettysburg Campaign — Raid on Jefferson
On Berlin Street (Pennsylvania Route 516) at Hanover Street (Pennsylvania Route 3041), in the median on Berlin Street.
In June and July of 1863, about 7500 Confederate and Union soldiers passed through Jefferson, taking horses, livestock, supplies, and food from local residents. Gen. J.E.B. Stuart's rebel troops occupied the town on June 30. Plundered by both North . . . Map (db m29577) HM
304 Pennsylvania, York County, Jefferson — Honor Roll — World War I Memorial — 1917 - 1918 —
On Berlin Street at Hanover Street (Pennsylvania Route 3041) on Berlin Street.
This tablet is erected to honor the boys who from this town and community gave their lives and services during the World War ending by Armistice signed November 11th, 1918, 11:00 A. M. Peace terms signed June 28th, 1919, 3:00 P. . . . Map (db m30457) WM
305 Pennsylvania, York County, Jefferson — Jefferson
On Jefferson Road (Pennsylvania Route 516) south of Krafts Mill Road, on the right when traveling south.
Jefferson Post Office Codorus PA Named for Thomas Jefferson Founded 1812Map (db m242782) HM
306 Pennsylvania, York County, Jefferson — Jefferson Public Square
On York Street (Pennsylvania Route 3041) at Berlin Street (Pennsylvania Route 516), in the median on York Street.
Settled 1812 Incorporated 1866 Dedicated as the Civic Centre 1927Map (db m82285) HM
307 Pennsylvania, York County, Jefferson — Municipal Memorial Hall
On Berlin Street (Pennsylvania Route 516) north of Monticello Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
☆ 1947 ☆ Municipal Memorial Hall Erected To honor those from this Community who gave their Lives and services during World War IIMap (db m243252) WM
308 Pennsylvania, York County, Lewisberry — Dr. Homer C. Hetrick, M. D.
On Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 177) at 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south on Market Street.
Dedicated to the memory of Dr. Homer C. Hetrick, M. D. who served as our beloved country doctor (with over 6000 babies delivered) 1908 to 1952 His life of tireless efforts and faithful devotion to his . . . Map (db m246506) HM
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309 Pennsylvania, York County, Lewisberry — Lewisberry — York Haven - 8 —
On Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 177) at 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south on Market Street.
Named for Eli Lewis Founded 1734Map (db m246503) HM
310 Pennsylvania, York County, Lewisberry — Lewisberry High School — 1916 - 1941
On Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 177) north of 3rd Street, on the left when traveling north.
1916-1918 • Mark Sleichter • Teacher 1918-1919 • Rev. L.L. Owens • Teacher 1919-1920 • Bruce Nebinger • Teacher 1920-1941 • Lewis J. Mummert • Principal/Teacher 1928-1930 • L. Mae Burkholder • Teacher 1930-1941 • Margaret Wales • . . . Map (db m113713) HM
311 Pennsylvania, York County, Lewisberry — Veterans Memorial
On Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 177) at 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south on Market Street.
. . . Map (db m113711) WM
312 Pennsylvania, York County, Lewisberry — World War II Honor Roll
On Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 177) at 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south on Market Street.
Charles Adleblute • Roy Bailets • Donald Bankes • James E. Bankes • Kenneth P. Bankes • Robert H. Bankes • William J. Bankes • Kenneth Bertolette • Franklin Biller* • Howard A. Blake* • Paul Bonner • Stanley Bonner • William Bonner • George . . . Map (db m246505) WM
313 Pennsylvania, York County, Lewisberry, Fairview Township — First Pinchot Road
On Rosstown Road at Bull Road, on the right when traveling north on Rosstown Road.
To "get the farmer out of the mud" was the road from here to Rossville. Gov. Gifford Pinchot broke ground here, July 23, 1931, to inaugurate the rural road improvement program of the Pennsylvania Department of Highways under the Act of June 22, 1931.Map (db m214747) HM
314 Pennsylvania, York County, Lewisberry, Newberry Township — Lewisberry — New Cumberland - 9 —
On Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 177), on the left when traveling south.
Named for Eli Lewis Founded 1734Map (db m246504) HM
315 Pennsylvania, York County, Long Level, Lower Windsor Township — Captain Thomas Cresap
On Long Level Road (Pennsylvania Route 624), on the left when traveling north.
1703 - 1790 A Marylander Settled on these Indian lands of Conejohela in 1730 and held them for Lord Baltimore against the Penn Proprietors until 1736, when in the border war he was burned out of this log house or fort near this . . . Map (db m226159) HM
316 Pennsylvania, York County, Long Level, Lower Windsor Township — Cresap's Fort
On Long Level Road (Pennsylvania Route 624) at Bank Hill Road, on the left when traveling north on Long Level Road.
Thomas Cresap settled here about 1730 on lands claimed by Lord Baltimore of Maryland. Forcibly evicted in 1736 by Penn agents who burned his "fort," Cresap moved to Western Maryland, where he continued active in frontier affairs and died about 1790.Map (db m225131) HM
317 Pennsylvania, York County, Long Level, Lower Windsor Township — Gateway to the Bay
On Long Level Road (Pennsylvania Route 624), on the right when traveling north.
From its headwaters at Cooperstown, New York, the Susquehanna River travels 444 miles to the Chesapeake Bay at Havre de Grace, Maryland, 39 miles south of here, The Susquehanna's role as a gateway to the Chesapeake extends from the earliest . . . Map (db m226160) HM
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318 Pennsylvania, York County, Long Level, Lower Windsor Township — Latrobe's Survey of the Susquehanna
On Long Level Road (Pennsylvania Route 624), on the right when traveling north.
Benjamin Henry Latrobe (1764-1820), widely regarded as America's first architect, emigrated from Britain in 1796 to work in Virginia. He soon moved to Philadelphia and designed the Bank of Pennsylvania and Fairmount Water Works. In 1801, . . . Map (db m225128) HM
319 Pennsylvania, York County, Long Level, Lower Windsor Township — Native Lands Trailhead
Near Long Level Road (Pennsylvania Route 624), on the left when traveling north.
Mason-Dixon Trail A portion of the Native Lands Heritage Trail route follows the Mason-Dixon Trail, a 193 mile long hiking path that connects the Appalachian Trail at Whiskey Spring, PA with the Brandywine Trail at Chadds Ford, PA passing . . . Map (db m225122) HM
320 Pennsylvania, York County, Long Level, Lower Windsor Township — Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal
On Long Level Road (Pennsylvania Route 624) 0.3 miles south of Calvary Church Road, on the left when traveling north.
Chartered by Pennsylvania, 1835; run by the canal company, 1840-1872, and the Reading Railroad till 1894. Followed the river for 45 miles below Columbia.Map (db m225129) HM
321 Pennsylvania, York County, Long Level, Lower Windsor Township — Susquehanna Canal
On Long Level Road (Pennsylvania Route 624) 0.3 miles south of Calvary Church Road, on the left when traveling north.
Masonry visible beside the river remains from a lock of the canal which carried goods southward from Columbia, and provided an outlet for trade from Pennsylvania to Baltimore.Map (db m225130) HM
322 Pennsylvania, York County, Long Level, Lower Windsor Township — The Dritt Mansion: A Home at the Center of History
Near Long Level Road (Pennsylvania Route 624), on the left when traveling north.
The Zimmerman Center for Heritage honors John and Kathryn Zimmerman, who saved this home from decay and restored its historic integrity. The house is also known as the Dritt Mansion, after the family who owned the property for 70 years in the 18th . . . Map (db m225124) HM
323 Pennsylvania, York County, Long Level, Lower Windsor Township — The John & Kathryn Zimmerman Center for Heritage — at Historic Pleasant Garden
Near Long Level Road (Pennsylvania Route 624), on the left when traveling north.
In recognition of their life-long commitment to civic improvement and their generous gift of this historic home as a place to honor and celebrate regional heritage, Pleasant Garden is dedicated to John & Kathryn Zimmerman October 2008 . . . Map (db m226130) HM
324 Pennsylvania, York County, Long Level, Lower Windsor Township — Thomas Cresap and the Border War
Near Long Level Road (Pennsylvania Route 624), on the left when traveling north.
A Royal Dispute Throughout much of the 17th and 18th centuries the landscape around what is now the Zimmerman Center for Heritage was at the heart of a long border dispute between Maryland and Pennsylvania. In 1632, England's King Charles . . . Map (db m242835) HM
325 Pennsylvania, York County, Manchester, East Manchester Township — Manchester — York - 7 —
On North George Street Extended (Pennsylvania Route 181) at Farm Lane, on the right when traveling south on North George Street Extended.
Named for Manchester - England Founded 1740Map (db m246805) HM
326 Pennsylvania, York County, Mount Wolf, East Manchester Township — Codorus Furnace
On PA 24 at Codorus Furnace Road, on the right when traveling north on PA 24.
Erected in 1765 by William Bennet. Operated by James Smith, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, during the Revolutionary War. It is the oldest remaining landmark of the iron industry in York County. The old furnace, now restored, is 2.5 . . . Map (db m5862) HM
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327 Pennsylvania, York County, New Freedom — All Aboard! — New Freedom Station — Heritage Rail Trail County Park —
On North Front Street south of Maple Alley, on the right when traveling north.
The first New Freedom Station was built in the 1860s and later expanded. Passengers boarding trains here could go north to York and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania or south to Baltimore, Maryland and Washington, D.C. It also connected with the . . . Map (db m131326) HM
328 Pennsylvania, York County, New Freedom — Homes on Wheels, Mobile Offices — Cabin Cars — Heritage Rail Trail County Park —
On North Front Street north of Maple Alley, on the right when traveling north.
Cabooses, also known as cabin cars, once traveled up and down the Pennsylvania Railroad, bringing up the rear of freight trains. They served many functions for the crew: office, workshop, observation platform, and living quarters. The cabin . . . Map (db m131327) HM
329 Pennsylvania, York County, New Freedom — Summit Grove — Scaling the Heights
Near South Front Street at Logan Drive, on the left when traveling south.
You may not feel like you're standing on top of a towering mountain, but this is the Northern Central Railway's highest point between York and Baltimore. That's how this spot got its name, Summit Grove. It's 827 feet above sea level. The average . . . Map (db m125196) HM
330 Pennsylvania, York County, New Freedom — The Farmers' Line — Stewartstown — Heritage Rail Trail County Park —
On North Front Street at West Penn Street, on the right when traveling north on North Front Street.
New Freedom marked the junction of the Northern Central Railway and Stewartstown Railroad. Completed in 1885, the Stewartstown line was a seven and a half mile lifeline between the area's farmers and the big cities serviced by the NCR. Crops . . . Map (db m131330) HM
331 Pennsylvania, York County, Newberrytown, Etters — Lest We Forget
Near Rabbit Slide Drive at Church Road, on the left when traveling east.
Unknown Soldier Civil War - World War I - James A. Danner France 1918 William H. Beck France 1918 Robert G. Hays France 1918 John H. Beshore France 1918 - World War II - Glenn R. Braun Gulf of Mexico 1942 Carl Justh . . . Map (db m244778) WM
332 Pennsylvania, York County, Newberrytown, Newberry Township — Newberrytown — York - 11 —
On Old Trail Road, 0.4 miles north of Lewisberry Road (Pennsylvania Route 382), on the right when traveling south.
Newberrytown Named for Newberry friends Who first met here in 1745 Founded 1791Map (db m247176) HM
333 Pennsylvania, York County, North York, Manchester Township — Margaret Duncan Beitzel / Jacob Horlebein
Near North George Street (Business Interstate 83) at East 4th Street, on the right when traveling south.
2. Margaret Duncan Beitzel (1815-1872): To the right of the largest G.F. Baer monument lies Margaret Beitzel. She was a sister of York County's Confederate General Johnson Kelly Duncan and became a valued officer of the Orphan's Home. . . . Map (db m205737) HM
334 Pennsylvania, York County, North York, Manchester Township — Walter Simonds Franklin / William Buel Franklin / Henry L. Smyser
Near North George Street (Business Interstate 83) north of East 4th Street, on the right when traveling south.
31. Walter Simonds Franklin (1836-1911): Slightly to your right is the burial site of Walter Franklin. A brother of Union General William Buel Franklin, he graduated from engineering school at Harvard and married Mary Campbell Small . . . Map (db m205685) HM
335 Pennsylvania, York County, North York, Springettsbury Township — Codurus Creek Water Trail — A Tale of Two Creeks
On Loucks Mill Road just south of Arsenal Road (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling south.
Welcome to the Codorus Creek Water Trail The final section of the Codurus Creek Water Trail stretches from Route 30 to the Susquehanna River. This section of Codurus Creek must be considered two very different streams — . . . Map (db m205778) HM
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336 Pennsylvania, York County, North York, Springettsbury Township — Human Uses Through The Centuries — The Codorus Creek Endures — Heritage Rail Trail County Park —
On Loucks Mill Road just south of Arsenal Road (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling south.
From early industrialization to present-day uses, Codorus Creek has been an integral part of York's history and continues to be an important asset today and for centuries to come. Settling Codorus Creek Among the first . . . Map (db m205777) HM
337 Pennsylvania, York County, Parkville, Manheim Township — Passenger Pigeon
Near Marina Drive, 0.5 miles Blooming Grove Road (Pennsylvania Route 216).
Across Lake Marburg on the northern horizon lie the Pigeon Hills, once inhabited by thousands of passenger pigeons. The monument at the top of the knoll replaces the original Boy Scout Memorial erected in the Pigeon Hills in 1947. The original . . . Map (db m14929) HM
338 Pennsylvania, York County, Parkville, Manheim Township — Passenger Pigeon
Near Marina Drive, 0.6 miles Blooming Grove Road (Pennsylvania Route 216).
In the interest of the preservation of wildlife we here dedicate this memorial to the ill-fated passenger pigeon which from earliest pioneer days until the 1880s flocked to these Pigeon Hills. This migratory bird, now extinct, was once so . . . Map (db m42198) HM
339 Pennsylvania, York County, Parkville, Penn Township — Hanover Civil War Memorial
On Baltimore Street south of Wirt Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Erected 1911 by the People of Hanover in grateful memory of Their Fellow-Citizens who served in the War for the Union 1861-1865 Map (db m149230) WM
340 Pennsylvania, York County, Railroad — Lest We Forget To Remember
On Main Street East (Pennsylvania Route 851) east of Hill Street, on the left when traveling east.
1941 - 1945 Community Honor Roll World War II Glenn L. Akins • Melvin Houston • Glen K. Reichard • Robert L. Adams • Harry Jones • Richard H. Reichard • Bernard D. Bailey • J. Daniel Kirchner • Charles Rinehart • Elvin Bailey • . . . Map (db m137503) WM
341 Pennsylvania, York County, Seven Valleys — Birthplace of Commercial Ice Cream Production
On Main Street (US 214).
In 1851 C. Jacob Fussell built a factory nearby to produce ice cream from the surplus milk and cream of York County dairy farmers. This was the first time that ice cream had been mass-produced for commercial distribution in the US. The nearby . . . Map (db m84644) HM
342 Pennsylvania, York County, Seven Valleys, North Codorus Township — 3-inch Rifles — Civil War Veterans
On Glen Rock Road (State Road 616), on the right when traveling south.
Sure Fire "The Yankee 3-inch rifle was a dead shot at any distance under a mile. They could hit the end of a flour barrel more often than miss, unless the gunner got rattled." - A member of Lumsden's Confederate Battery, 1864 The . . . Map (db m29603) HM
343 Pennsylvania, York County, Seven Valleys, North Codorus Township — Hanover Junction
On Glen Road Road (Pennsylvania Route 616) 0.3 miles south of Junction Road, on the left when traveling south.
Here, Nov. 18, 1863, a special train carrying Abraham Lincoln and party to Gettysburg for dedication of National Cemetery changed railroads. Earlier in that year, wounded soldiers were transported from Gettysburg battlefield to this Junction, thence . . . Map (db m5874) HM
344 Pennsylvania, York County, Seven Valleys, North Codorus Township — Hanover Junction Vital Crossroads
On Glen Road, 0.3 miles south of Junction Road, on the left when traveling south.
As its name implies, Hanover Junction was once a transportation hub. It's where the Northern Central Railway met the Hanover Branch Railroad, which traveled west to Hanover and Gettysburg. Look to your right and you'll see the restored track split. . . . Map (db m5875) HM
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345 Pennsylvania, York County, Seven Valleys, North Codorus Township — St. Paul's (Ziegler's) Lutheran Church
On Zieglers Church Road, on the left when traveling north.
St. Paul's (Ziegler's) Lutheran Church was established in 1771 by German settlers. A log building was erected in 1771 and was replaced by a stone church on this site in 1805. In 1907 the current brick church to the southeast was built. Dedicated in . . . Map (db m103445) HM
346 Pennsylvania, York County, Seven Valleys, Springfield Township — Glatfelter Station — Heritage Trail County Park — York County, Pennsylvania —
On Glatfelters Station Road.
Casper Glattfelder and his family migrated from Glattfelden, Switzerland in 1743 and settled across this creek in Cordorus Township about 1747. Through the generosity of Arthur J. Glatfelter and in cooperation with the Board of Directors of the . . . Map (db m84243) HM
347 Pennsylvania, York County, Shiloh, West Manchester Township — The Apiary at UPMC
Near Innovation Drive, 0.2 miles west of Roosevelt Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Stop Active beehives ahead. Please stay on the trail. Use caution in this area and do not touch the hives or attempt to disturb the bees. What's that buzzing you hear? As part of our initiative to create a healthy, sustainable campus at UPMC . . . Map (db m211288) HM
348 Pennsylvania, York County, Shrewsbury — Amanda Berry Smith (1837-1915)
On South Main Street, 0.1 miles south of West Railroad Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
A renowned evangelist and singer, born a slave in Maryland. Her father bought the family's freedom, and they moved to a farm near here. While still a child she was converted at this church. She committed her life to missionary work and traveled in . . . Map (db m4544) HM
349 Pennsylvania, York County, Shrewsbury — Shrewsbury — Founded 1794 — by Baltzer Faust —
On N. Main Street, on the left when traveling north.
This village has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places.Map (db m198187) HM
350 Pennsylvania, York County, Shrewsbury — Shrewsbury — Logansville 6 —
On West Railroad Avenue just west of South Sunset Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Formerly called Strasburg Incorporated August 9, 1834Map (db m205774) HM
351 Pennsylvania, York County, Shrewsbury — Shrewsbury — Founded in 1794 — by Baltzer Faust —
On Park Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 851) just north of West Maple Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
This village has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places.Map (db m205775) HM
352 Pennsylvania, York County, Shrewsbury — Spurgeon Milton Keeny — (1893-1988)
On South Main Street, 0.2 miles south of Reservoir Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
The humanitarian's boyhood home. Served worldwide, 1917-76. In Asia, directed UNICEF; aided family planning. Chief, UN's Italy relief; assisted Russian relief. A YMCA officer in Mesopotamia, Siberia, Estonia, Poland; later was on its U.S. Council.Map (db m241774) HM
353 Pennsylvania, York County, Spring Grove, Heidelberg Township — Heidelberg Township Recreation Park
Near Porters Road, 0.1 miles north of Hilltop Drive.
This Project is dedicated to the First Responders of Heidelberg Township Porters Fire Company was founded on May 10th 1949 by a group of citizens who met to form the company. Arrangements were already made to purchase a used fire engine. The . . . Map (db m243124) HM
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354 Pennsylvania, York County, Spring Grove, Heidelberg Township — Heidelberg Township Recreation Park
Near Porters Road, 0.1 miles north of Hilltop Drive.
Heidelberg Township was formed in 1750. It then contained an area of 9,030 acres. The derivation of the word is "Heidel," meaning huckleberry, and "berg," mountain.The origin of this name was owing to the fact that the city is surrounded by . . . Map (db m243248) HM
355 Pennsylvania, York County, Spring Grove, Jackson Township — Spring Grove
On North Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 116) 0.4 miles north of Glenview Road, on the right when traveling south.
Spring Grove Named for spring Surrounded by large groves Founded 1747Map (db m242780) HM
356 Pennsylvania, York County, Spring Grove, North Codorus Township — Spring Grove
On Hanover Road (Pennsylvania Route 116) north of Rockery Road, on the right when traveling north.
Spring Grove Named for spring Surrounded by large groves Founded 1747Map (db m242775) HM
357 Pennsylvania, York County, Spring Grove, North Codorus Township — York Iron Company Mine
On Hoff Road, 0.5 miles north of Green Valley Road, on the left when traveling north.
Site of the last visible remains of an industry that had a major impact on SW York County. This mine opened in 1854 "the year iron ore was first discovered nearby" and was later purchased by York Iron. At the industry's height, 15 mines were in . . . Map (db m5870) HM
358 Pennsylvania, York County, Spry, York Township — In Memory of Daniel L. Zerbe — June 27, 1983 - August 6, 2011
Near Powder Mill Road at Nancy Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Technical Sergeant Daniel Zerbe, son of Terry and Sue Zerbe, died serving with the United States Air Force as a Pararescueman while on a mission in the Tangi Valley, Wardak Province, Afghanistan. Dan proudly embraced the Pararescueman's code . . . Map (db m162362) WM
359 Pennsylvania, York County, Spry, York Township — In Memory of Michael R. Cohen — November 2, 1981 - November 22, 2004
Near Powder Mill Road at Nancy Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Corporal Michael Cohen, son of Dr. David and Aggie Cohen, died serving the United States Marine Corps while participating in Operation Phantom Fury, in the city of Al Fallujah, Iraq. May this flag, and all it stands for be a reminder of all . . . Map (db m162361) WM
360 Pennsylvania, York County, Stewartstown — Stewartstown Railroad Station
On West Pennsylvania Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 851) at North Hill Street (Pennsylvania Route 851), on the right when traveling west on West Pennsylvania Avenue.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m180383) HM
361 Pennsylvania, York County, Stonybrook, Hellam Township — It's a Dog House! — Look
On Shoe House Road, 0.1 miles south of Pleasant Valley Road, on the right when traveling south.
In 1949 "Countess" the Great Dane stayed here. She was company to the guests while they stayed at the Haines Shoe House. Please don't touch and keep off for your safety. Thank youMap (db m225112) HM
362 Pennsylvania, York County, Thomasville, Jackson Township — Thomasville — York - 8 —
On Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30) west of Stone Lane, on the right when traveling east.
Named for first postmaster George B. Thomas. Founded 1870.Map (db m130309) HM
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363 Pennsylvania, York County, Thomasville, Paradise Township — Paradise Holtzschwamm Union Church — One Mile North
On Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30) at Church Road, on the left on Lincoln Highway.
Built in 1849 stands third building of these congregations. Organized in 1747.Map (db m130308) HM
364 Pennsylvania, York County, Wellsville — Korean War, Vietnam War, Gulf War Memorial
On Zeigler Road at York Street (Route 74), on the right when traveling east on Zeigler Road.
Korean War June 1950 to Jan. 1955 [Honor Roll of Veterans] Vietnam War 1964-1975 [Honor Roll of Veterans] Gulf War [Honor Roll of Veterans]Map (db m101152) WM
365 Pennsylvania, York County, Wellsville — Methodist Episcopal Church
On Carlisle Road (Pennsylvania Route 74) at Church Street, on the right when traveling east on Carlisle Road.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m101167) HM
366 Pennsylvania, York County, Wellsville — Veterans Memorial
On York Street at Carlisle Road (Route 74), on the right when traveling north on York Street.
In honor of all those from Wellsville & Warrington Township who served in the Armed Forces 1776 - 1976 "They also serve, who only stand and wait"Map (db m101124) HM
367 Pennsylvania, York County, Wellsville — Wellsville
On Zeigler Road east of York Street (Route 74), on the right when traveling west.
Named for Abraham Wells Founded 1737Map (db m101122) HM
368 Pennsylvania, York County, Wellsville — World War I Memorial
On York Street (Pennsylvania Route 74) at Carlisle Road / Zeigler Road, on the right when traveling north on York Street.
"In honor of the Boys of Wellsville and Vicinity who entered the service of our country to make the world safe for democracy" U S Honor Roll Lt. Walter W. Hoover • Pr. Arthur O. Lewis Lt. Jacob T. March • Pr. Robert D. Milligan . . . Map (db m101149) WM
369 Pennsylvania, York County, Wellsville — World War II Memorial
On York Street (Pennsylvania Route 74) at Carlisle Road / Zeigler Road, on the right when traveling north on York Street.
Roll of Honor from Wellsville and the surrounding area These men and women served our nation and the world in World War II 1941 - 1945 World War II Vets [Names not transcribed]Map (db m101151) WM
370 Pennsylvania, York County, Wellsville, Warrington Township — Warrington Meeting House
On PA 74 at Quaker Meeting Road, on the left when traveling south on PA 74.
Site of Friends' meeting house since 1745. Present building erected 1769, enlarged 1782. Preserved in its early state, and used for regular meetings.Map (db m214748) HM
371 Pennsylvania, York County, West York — 1917 - 1919
On W. Market Street, on the right.
In honored memory of the men of York County who at the call of their country entered the service to fight in the World War and gave their lives in defense of liberty, right and justice.Map (db m4604) WM
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372 Pennsylvania, York County, West York — Korea and Vietnam Memorial
On Orange Street at North Adams Street, on the right when traveling west on Orange Street.
Korea Brokenshire, L.G. • Clark, Elvin E. • Dennis, Kenneth E. • Dennis, Richard C. • Easton, James M. Eyster, Allen R. • Joseph, Rodney E. • Knaub, James E. • Knaub, Robert E. • Kotzman, Joseph C. • Lease, Donald A. • . . . Map (db m162412) WM
373 Pennsylvania, York County, West York — Veterans Memorial
On Orange Street at North Adams Street on Orange Street.
To the memory of our departed comrades.Map (db m162365) WM
374 Pennsylvania, York County, West York — West York Memorial Field — 1941 - 1945
On Orange Street at North Adams Street, on the right when traveling west on Orange Street.
In memory of the unknown veterans of all wars This memorial sponsored by the citizens of Greater West York in grateful tribute to the 1057 sons and daughters who answered the call of duty and served in the Armed Forces of . . . Map (db m173677) WM
375 Pennsylvania, York County, West York — World War I Memorial
On North Adams Street at Orange Street when traveling north on North Adams Street.
Erected by the citizens of West York Borough in honor of the men and women of this community who so nobly served their country in the World War 1917-1919 In Memory Wilbur D. Buchmeyer ★★★★★ Joseph . . . Map (db m162364) WM
376 Pennsylvania, York County, West York — York Inter-State Fair
On W. Market Street, on the right when traveling west.
Recognized as America's oldest agricultural fair, dating its origin from a charter issued by the Penns in 1765. Discontinued after 1815, the fair has been conducted annually since 1853 by the York County Agricultural Society. The present ground has . . . Map (db m4602) HM
377 Pennsylvania, York County, Windsor, Lower Windsor Township — Dedicated by Bittersville and Community
On Craley Road (Pennsylvania Route 624) at Winters Road, on the left when traveling east on Craley Road.
Dedicated by Bittersville and Community to the men who proudly gave their service & sacrifice to God & our country in World Wars I & II World War I Earl Bahn --- Acquilla Smeltzer Charles Bowman --- James P. Smith Robert Reider . . . Map (db m161192) WM
378 Pennsylvania, York County, Wrightsville — 1861 - 1865
On N. Fourth Street at Lincoln Highway (Pennsylvania Route 462), in the median on N. Fourth Street.
. . . Map (db m172942) HM
379 Pennsylvania, York County, Wrightsville — American Legion Monument
On PA 462 Lincoln Highway at 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east on PA 462 Lincoln Highway.
(Side 1): Greater love hath no man than this: That he lay down his life for a friend. (Side 2): Honoring the men and women of this community who served our country in all wars. (Side 3): To those who served our country . . . Map (db m5066) HM
380 Pennsylvania, York County, Wrightsville — Burning the Wrightsville Bridge — River Towns - Civil War Trails
On Walnut Street at North Front Street, on the right when traveling west on Walnut Street. Reported permanently removed.
By late June 1863, the Confederate Army had invaded Pennsylvania. After capturing York, the Rebels planned to take the state capital, Harrisburg, and possibly Philadelphia. To get there, they would need to cross the Susquehanna River at . . . Map (db m170239) HM
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381 Pennsylvania, York County, Wrightsville — Flame of Freedom
On N. Fourth Street at Lincoln Highway (Pennsylvania Route 462), in the median on N. Fourth Street.
Dedicated to those who served to keep alive the flames of freedom. Erected in observance of the 50th anniversary of the American Legion by Post 469 Wrightsville, Penna. on May 30, 1969.Map (db m5081) WM
382 Pennsylvania, York County, Wrightsville — Gettysburg Campaign
On Lincoln Highway (Pennsylvania Route 462) at Hellam Street, on the left when traveling east on Lincoln Highway.
Confederate troops, sent from York by Gen. Early to cross the river and march on Harrisburg, reached here June 28, 1863. U.S. militia withdrew, firing the bridge and barring any Southern advance beyond the river.Map (db m168736) HM
383 Pennsylvania, York County, Wrightsville — Ham, Eggs, and Confederates — War Creates Unusual Circumstances
Near Hallam Street at N 3rd Street, on the left when traveling east.
In the two-story brick building in front of you, newlywed Mary Jane (Rewalt) Magee, the daughter of Wrightsville’s chief burgess, served breakfast to Confederate Gen. John B. Gordon on June 29, 1863. Quite remarkable considering her new husband . . . Map (db m199208) HM
384 Pennsylvania, York County, Wrightsville — Hosting the Invader — Rivertowns - Civil War Trails
On Hellam Street (State Highway 462) at North 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west on Hellam Street. Reported permanently removed.
Four decades after the Civil War, the June 1863 fire at Wrightsville still loomed in Confederate General John Brown Gordon's memory. "The Union Troops stationed at Wrightsville had," he wrote, "after their retreat across it, fired the bridge which I . . . Map (db m174168) HM
385 Pennsylvania, York County, Wrightsville — Mifflin House — Underground Railroad to Civil War
On Cherry Street west of North 7th Street, on the right when traveling west.
Directly in front of you stands Hybla, which Jonathan and Susanna Mifflin, a Quaker couple, built about 1800. Mifflin, a Revolutionary War captain (afterward a colonel), and his wife hid freedom seekers on their estate and helped them escape across . . . Map (db m173061) HM
386 Pennsylvania, York County, Wrightsville — Necessary Destruction — Burning the Wrightsville Bridge
On Walnut Street, 0.1 miles east of North Front Street, on the left when traveling east.
Thick smoke blackened the sky here on Sunday, June 28, 1863. The world's longest covered bridge was burning to prevent Confederates from crossing the Susquehanna River into Lancaster County during the Gettysburg Campaign. In six hours, flames . . . Map (db m230602) HM
387 Pennsylvania, York County, Wrightsville — Road of Remembrance — "Lest We Forget"
On Hellam Street at 8th Street, on the right when traveling east on Hellam Street.
This highway for twenty five miles westward across York County was planted with trees by the People of the County and dedicated by them to be forever a Road of Remembrance in honor of Their Sons and Daughters who . . . Map (db m120174) WM
388 Pennsylvania, York County, Wrightsville — Springetsbury Manor
On Hellam Street (Pennsylvania Route 462) east of 7th Street, on the right when traveling east.
. . . Map (db m170553) HM
389 Pennsylvania, York County, Wrightsville — Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal
On Front Street at Orange Street, on the left when traveling south on Front Street.
Chartered by Pennsylvania, 1835; run by the canal company, 1840 - 1872, and the Reading Railroad till 1894. Followed the river for 45 miles below Columbia.Map (db m5067) HM
390 Pennsylvania, York County, Wrightsville — Susquehanna Canal
On S. Front Street (Pennsylvania Route 624) at Orange Street, on the right when traveling north on S. Front Street.
Lock masonry, just below the bridge, and part of the old channel mark the north end of the canal, which met the State-owned canal at Columbia. Until 1863, the river-bridge had a towpath for mules; later, tugboats pulled canal craft across.Map (db m160219) HM
391 Pennsylvania, York County, Wrightsville — Susquehanna River Water Trail
On Maple Street, 0.1 miles east of S. Front Street.
Lower Section - York Haven to Safe Harbor PFBC Wrightsville Access The Susquehanna River is an American treasure reflecting the places and people of the Pennsylvania heartland. Enjoy your trip on the Susquehanna River Water Trail - an . . . Map (db m169258) HM
392 Pennsylvania, York County, Wrightsville — The Old Post Office Building
On Hellam Street, on the right when traveling west.
Built in 1879 Presented by Eckhard K. Schulz to Historic Wrightsville, Inc. March 27, 1991 Map (db m170325) HM
393 Pennsylvania, York County, Wrightsville — The River: a Corridor and a Barrier — Lancaster-York Heritage Region — Susquehanna River Water Trail
On Walnut Street at North Front Street, on the right when traveling east on Walnut Street. Reported damaged.
Although the Susquehanna has long been a north-south transportation corridor, it was an impediment to east-west traffic. As early as the seventeenth century,ferries emerged at various points along the river to overcome this barrier. John Wright, . . . Map (db m170317) HM
394 Pennsylvania, York County, Wrightsville — The Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal
Near Maple Street, 0.1 miles east of S. Front Street, on the right when traveling south.
Before the hydroelectric companies built dams on the river in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the lower reaches of the Susquehanna were shallow, rocky, and virtually unnavigable. In the 1830s, Baltimore merchants campaigned for . . . Map (db m170557) HM
395 Pennsylvania, York County, Wrightsville — The Union Cemetery
On Chestnut Street, on the left when traveling east.
(1) Wright's Ferry (Wrightsville) Prior to its incorporation in 1834, the borough of Wrightsville consisted of two small towns, laid out in the years 1811-1814. On the north side of Hellam Street, the town of Wrightsville was laid out . . . Map (db m169034) HM
396 Pennsylvania, York County, Wrightsville — U.S.S. Maine Memorial
On N. Fourth Street at Lincoln Highway (Pennsylvania Route 462), in the median on N. Fourth Street.
In Memoriam U.S.S. Maine Destroyed in Havana Harbor February 15, 1898 This tablet is cast from metal recovered from the U.S.S. MaineMap (db m5080) HM
397 Pennsylvania, York County, Wrightsville — Veterans Memorial
Let us pause, pray and honor all those who have served our country Dedicated May 31, 1999Map (db m120177) WM
398 Pennsylvania, York County, Wrightsville — Veterans Memorial Bridge
On Lincoln Highway (State Highway 462), on the right when traveling west.
(North Side):Dedicated in honor of the Sons and Daughters of Lancaster and York Counties, Pennsylvania who have served in the wars of their country (South Side):Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge Built by Lancaster-York Intercounty Bridge . . . Map (db m234375) HM
399 Pennsylvania, York County, Wrightsville — W. Henry Crumling — 1906 — 2000 — In Memory of —
"Hen" served as President of the Wrightsville Cemetery Association from Oct. 12, 1954 to the time of his death on March 5, 2000. It was through his efforts that major improvements were made to this cemetery. He received the Outstanding Cemeterians . . . Map (db m120188) HM
400 Pennsylvania, York County, Wrightsville — World War Memorial
On 7th Street at Hellam Street (Pennsylvania Route 462), in the median on 7th Street.
In honor of our boys who served their country in the World War These made the supreme sacrifice ☆ Wilton H. Abel ☆ ☆ David E. Poff ☆ ☆ George H. Leithiser ☆ "Greater love hath no man than this That . . . Map (db m172900) WM

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