Kagerise
Store and House
built 1827
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
[Additional plaque below:]
1776-1976
Cocalico Area . . . — — Map (db m136648) HM
Proposals Received for Inter-County Bridge.
The Commissioners of Lancaster county
met the Commissioners of Chester county
at Christiana, on Tuesday, to receive proposals
for the erection of a wooden bridge
over the Octorara, between . . . — — Map (db m175355) HM
Of all the resources required for operation of the A&S, none was more deceptively vital than water. From its inception under steam locomotion, the A&S was quietly sustained by the vast water resources it continually crossed. Previous droughts and . . . — — Map (db m158460) HM
Bartshire was established in 1747
by Samuel and Ruth Downing,
a Quaker couple
from Downingtown, PA.
By 1776, Bartshire had become
the commercial center
of Southern Lancaster County.
On this location were situated
Blacksmith, Cooper and . . . — — Map (db m158799) HM
Bangor Episcopal Church
Founded 1722
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
[Additional plaque below:]
Historic Preservation Trust Site . . . — — Map (db m136650) HM
The Caernarvon
Presbyterian Church
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m136652) HM
The Edward Davies House
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
[Additional plaque:]
Historic Preservation Trust Site
Lancaster County
123 . . . — — Map (db m136651) HM
(East Face) In Commemoration of the “Christiana Riot” September 11, 1851, and the Treason Trials Sept. 29 – Dec. 17, 1851.
(North Face) Indicted for Treason U.S. Circuit Court E.D. PA. Aug. 1 1851:
1. Gastiner . . . — — Map (db m117273) HM
In 1907, after 25 years of effort, the residents of Chester and Lancaster Counties successfully petitioned their
respective Courts of Quarter Sessions for a new bridge crossing the East Branch Octoraro Creek at this location,
replacing a ca. 1840, . . . — — Map (db m175366) HM
1827 -- Land is surveyed between
Philadelphia and Columbia,
Lancaster County for a new
transportation system to open
the state's interior to settlement
and commerce. The goal is to link
Philadelphia to Pittsburgh and
compete with New York's . . . — — Map (db m177595) HM
In memory of
The Nanticoke
Indian Tribe
which was located on this tract between the years 1721 and 1748
Grant of 742 acres from the Penns to henry Carpenter, May 9, 1734 — — Map (db m164794) HM
Governor of Pennsylvania, 1919-23, was born .4 mile SW, in 1870. The house is marked. His term is noted for road building, the Edmonds Act improving the public school system, and the creation of the Department of Welfare. He died near Chester in . . . — — Map (db m158586) HM
In commemoration of the patriotic
spirit, valor and heroism of the
men and women of this community
who served their country in war
1776 1918 — — Map (db m136299) WM
On September 12,2002, Twenty trees were planted on the front lawn of Glatfelter Memorial Field.
The spacing of these trees, 9 planted on the west side and 11 planted on the east side, will serve as a remembrance to those who perished in the . . . — — Map (db m213189) HM
On March 5, 1888, stock was subscribed for the future of the Central National Bank of Columbia. Architect S. Brian Baylinson of Philadelphia was hired to design the modified Italian Romanesque building. — — Map (db m203616) HM
Originally Wright's Ferry, founded by John Wright in 1726. An early center for turnpike, canal, and railroad activity, at an important Susquehanna River crossing. First bridge built in 1812. — — Map (db m5083) HM
In 1726 Quaker John Wright built a log house in an area first granted to George Beale by William Penn 25 years earlier. Wright established a ferry at this natural crossing point on the Susquehanna in 1730. Originally known as Wright's Ferry, the . . . — — Map (db m167922) HM
The Pennsylvania Railroad was the dominant railroad with predecessor railroads converging on Columbia from four directions.
East—Philadelphia and Columbia reached Columbia in 1834.
West—Wrightsvile, York and Gettysburg crossed the . . . — — Map (db m136294) HM
The Columbia Fire Company organized on July 4, 1796. On February 27, 1806, they purchased their first fire engine for $150. In 1814, the company reorganized with 58 members enrolled. — — Map (db m202724) HM
Built in 1869, the market house is the oldest market building in Lancaster County
Sponsored by Columbia Economic Development Corporation — — Map (db m202723) HM
World War I
1917-1919
Total U.S. Casualties - 320,710
World War II
1941-1945
Total U.S. Casualties - 1,070,162
Korean War
1950-1953
Total U.S. Casualties - . . . — — Map (db m136302) WM
During the mid-nineteenth century, Columbia was a bustling transportation hub. Turnpikes, ferries, bridges, canals, wharves, and railroads made Columbia a major transshipment point in the movement of lumber, coal, grains, pig iron, and people. . . . — — Map (db m161072) HM
Organized on February 5, 1850, the church moved in 1952. Several machine shops occupied the site until 1981 when it was purchased and restored by the Columbia Historic Preservation Society. — — Map (db m203560) HM
The Columbia Bridge Company was formed in 1811 and began to raise money for a bridge between Columbia and Wrightsville. This business served as the first bank in the community, and by 1814 had used its profits to build the first . . . — — Map (db m122597) HM
Chartered on October 25, 1890, the Keystone Hook & Ladder Co. was mostly employees of the Keeley Stove Co. The present Keystone
building and hall was constructed at the cost of $15,000 and dedicated on July 1, 1899. — — Map (db m203611) HM
The country's first coast-to-coast highway was established in 1913 by the Lincoln Highway Association, largely by improving and linking existing roads between New York and San Francisco. The highway changed the way people traveled and the landscape . . . — — Map (db m5761) HM
Lloyd Mifflin one of America's greatest sonneteers and artist was born here on Sept. 15, 1840 and lived here until 1902. He died at Norwood on July 16, 1921.
"My gentle mother, lost on earth to me, shall I know thee somewhere once again." Two . . . — — Map (db m203562) HM
Dedicated on June 19, 1851, this structure was originally 4 stories high & housed many businesses & organizations. During the Civil War, this building was also used as a field hospital. Godfrey Keebler, a famous confectioner of baked goods, was a . . . — — Map (db m197965) HM
(side 1)
Prelude to Gettysburg
One of the great debates of our Country's history and legacy is what scholars call "the two Civil Wars": the first a matter of campaigns, generals, and troop movements and the second focusing on the . . . — — Map (db m122592) HM
Columbia's strategic position would have made it a fine prize for an invading Southern army bent on disrupting vital communications and supply lines in the North. Railroads connected Columbia with Philadelphia, York, and Harrisburg, and canal . . . — — Map (db m167923) HM
Samuel Evans (1823-1907) was a veteran of the Civil War and a member of the Sons of the PA American Revolution. Lillian Evans (1861-1943), the daughter of Samuel Evans, was the first member of the Daughters of the American Revolution in PA. — — Map (db m203614) HM
Samuel Wright, Son of James and Rhoda Wright, was the original proprietor of Old Columbia. He named and laid out the bounds of the early town in what was then Wright's Ferry.
His generosity to his fellow townsmen was manifested in a grant of . . . — — Map (db m174349) HM
Samuel Hinkle (1869-1926) founded the Hinkle Easter Egg Dye Company. In 1924, the dyes were sold nationally by F.W. Woolworth Company. — — Map (db m202725) HM
Named after General Edward C. Shannon, PA
Lt. Gov. from 1930-1935, who commanded the 111th Infantry & 28th Division in WWI. Now known as the Noah Wenger Center, in honor of the PA State Senator, for contributions to the Columbia Boys Athletic . . . — — Map (db m203610) HM
Christopher Harry Stover (1845-1909), a Civil War veteran with the 118th PA Regiment. He worked for the Keely Stover Co. for 34 years. In the 1880's he opened a cigar store at 3rd & Walnut Streets and was a three term Justice of the Peace. — — Map (db m203567) HM
Susquehannock — One of the two Native American Tribes (Shawnee) that originally populated the area around Columbia, PA. During the 1700', their estimated combined numbers were 2,000 (7,000 by modern estimates).
Migrated to the area . . . — — Map (db m136298) HM
The Old Columbia Public Grounds Company had its inception in the desire of Samuel Wright, the founder of Columbia, to do something of lasting benefit for the citizens of the town. As he saw it, the ground along the river shore was the most . . . — — Map (db m161079) HM
Dedicated to all submariners
of World War II
wherein 3,617 men
and 52 submarines were lost
We honor those men and all who served with them
— — Map (db m170545) WM
Harry W. Zeamer (1869-1924), A druggist and chemist, established the pharmacy in 1893. The pharmacy had the finest use of soda fountain flavors in Lancaster County. — — Map (db m203557) HM
Opened at a time when blacks and whites legally could not be buried next to one another, this cemetery is the final resting place for generations of African-American wives, mothers, daughters, husbands, and sonsincluding valiant soldiers. In 1863 . . . — — Map (db m215521) HM
Brookfield Renewable
Brookfield Renewable develops innovative natural
power solutions that accelerate the world toward a
carbon-free future.
We do so by combining 100 years of operating experience
as a developer, owner, and . . . — — Map (db m173396) HM
On this site in 1846, 70 houses were built on streets named Water, Mill, Hall, Walnut, Cedar, Spring, Griffin, Willow and Race for the employees of the Safe Harbor Iron Works. Many villagers worshipped at nearby St. Mary's Immaculate Conception . . . — — Map (db m173431) HM
The Conestoga Navigation Co. (inc.1825)
constructed on Conestoga Creek, from
Lancaster to the Susquehanna River,
9 locks and dams which were used for
slackwater navigation for about 40 yrs.
A rock fill crib dam across the
river made possible, . . . — — Map (db m173130) HM
In 1846 the Safe Harbor blast furnace, foundry and rolling mill, using anthracite for fuel, were built by Reeves, Abbott & Co. Great quantities of iron and rails were produced for the Pennsylvania R.R., incorporated in the same year. During the . . . — — Map (db m122690) HM
On August 5, 1729
At or near this spot, on the
land of John Postlethwaite,
His Majesty King George
the Second's justices met
for the first time in Lan
caster County and held the
several courts of justice
The magistrates pres
ent were John . . . — — Map (db m202193) HM
Dynamite was essential for expedient construction of the A&S. Rock cliffs on the Susquehanna River were blasted for months to create shelves that carried the rails northward, a lower route for the older Port Road and an upper route for the new . . . — — Map (db m122692) HM
From about 1718-1743, the Conoy Indian Tribe had its settlement slightly to the west of here. Closely related to the Nanticoke Tribe, with whom they eventually merged, the Conoy Indians gradually migrated into Pennsylvania from the area of . . . — — Map (db m5759) HM
One of the first religious denominations founded in America, the group held its first baptism in the nearby Conoy Creek around 1780. Worship services were held down this lane at Magdalena House, the home of Jacob Engel, one of the founders. The . . . — — Map (db m84436) HM
The internationally known scientist and philologist was born one-quarter mile south, in the mansion at Locust Grove. Built 1811 by his grandfather, John B. Haldeman, this was the younger man's home until he moved to Chickies, seven miles south, in . . . — — Map (db m5760) HM
Maurice K. Goddard's Legacy
Soak in this awe-inspiring scene. You walked or drove only a short distance to get here. Admission was free. Now you'll spend the day in one of the most beautiful places in Pennsylvania, picnicking or swimming, . . . — — Map (db m181117) HM
In 1880 residents petitioned for a bridge on the road leading from Reamstown Station to Reamstown near Bucher's Mill. Lancaster County Commissioners met on September 19, 1881 and approved this bridge which Elias McMellen built for $1,167.00. . . . — — Map (db m175097) HM
To Those Who Served During
The Korean Conflict
June 25, 1950 - January 31, 1955
Jay T. Bare [Killed in Action]
[Honor Roll of Names]
Memorial Erected May 1999 — — Map (db m39280) WM
To Those Who Served During
the Vietnam Conflict
December 22, 1961 - May 7, 1975
John Edwards [KIA]
James E. Hunsicker [MIA]
Randy L. Johnston [KIA]
Dervin J. Keisling [KIA]
Ronald E. Meckley [KIA]
Barry L. Moyer [KIA]
James H. . . . — — Map (db m39281) HM
In everlasting tribute to the
honor and glory achieved by
the brave men and women of
East Cocalico Township
who served their country in
World War II 1941-1945
[Following men died in service]
Harry Bates
Benjamin Firestone . . . — — Map (db m39283) HM
Pioneer Settler
Johann Eberhard Ream, born in Leimen, Germany on October 6, 1687 came to America with his family in 1717. They were the first white people in this area, having arrived here in 1723 or 4. He received two grants of land, 389 . . . — — Map (db m39274) HM
Settled around 1724 by Everhard Ream and founded as a town by his son Tobias Ream in 1760, originally called Zoar. In 1777, during the Revolutionary War, a field hospital was set up here for wounded soldiers from the Battle of Brandywine, some of . . . — — Map (db m156661) HM
This grinding bowl from East Cocalico
is placed to commemorate its maker,
The American Indian
and the boulder, three other local
figures, who lived abreast of the loftier
traditions of their time, light and race:
The Soldier of . . . — — Map (db m22440) HM
★ Army ★ Navy ★ Air Force ★
★ Marines ★ Coast Guard ★
Keeping The Memory of Friendship
Service to Our County Alive
[Additional plaque at the base:]
This Veterans
Friendship . . . — — Map (db m161146) WM
Gateway Panel 1 Founded prior to 1721-Gateway erected by the Donegal Society in honor of it's World War Veterans.
Gateway Panel 2 In memory of the Sons of the Donegal Society who gave their lives in the World War 1914-1918 Lieut. . . . — — Map (db m84439) WM
Founded prior to 1721 by settlers from the north of Ireland First Church built of logs Present building erected in 1740 patent granted by John Thomas and Richard Penn June 4, 1740. Presbytery of Donegal organized in this church October 11, . . . — — Map (db m122388) HM
Proudly we pay tribute to the men and women of East Donegal Township who answered the call to colors in World War II.
List of Names — — Map (db m5725) WM
1917 1918
From the Maytown District of
East Donegal Township
Barnhart, William H. Brandt, Harry Brandt, Mervin W. Clepper, Albert B. Davis, Earl C. Davis, James Demmy, Oliver H. Derr, Albert B. Eshleman, Robert H. Farmer, . . . — — Map (db m5730) WM
Noted leader in state and national politics, statesman, diplomat, member of Lincoln's cabinet, U.S. Senator. Was born, 1799, in a log house that stood on this site. Died in 1889 at Donegal Springs. — — Map (db m5721) HM
On this sacred spot for 260 years stood the majestic white oak tree known as the Witness Tree. Despite preservation efforts, the tree succumbed to old age and was solemnly removed on June 3, 1991. Its memory symbolizes the patriotism and love of . . . — — Map (db m84446) HM
Beneath this Witness Tree a new born patriotism found notable expressionOn a Sunday morning in September 1777 an express rider came to tell the congregation of Donegal Church that the British army under Lord Howe had left New York to invade . . . — — Map (db m84483) HM
This marker perpetuates
the memories of four illustrious
Americans who were identified
with this part of Drumore Township.
Erected by
The Historical Commission of Pennsylvania
and the Lancaster County Historical Society.
. . . — — Map (db m173523) HM
This sycamore was here when the colony of Pennsylvania was "Penns Woods". The tree is situated on land that was part of a 1718 Penn grant, deeded by Penn to the early settlers.
Documented over the centuries:
"Pennsylvania's Most Massive . . . — — Map (db m187569) HM
Court appointed bridge viewers met here on September 25, 1867 and determined that a bridge was "indispensably necessary." Well known bridge builder, Elias McMellen, built this bridge in 1873 for $969 near the Landis Mill. The three-story stone mill . . . — — Map (db m173992) HM
Site of a colonial congregation. Built in 1801 by settlers Benjamin and Jacob Souders Methodist Laymen. Henry Boehm 1775-1875 taught a class here, Bishop Francis Asbury 1745-1816 preached here. Philadelphia annual conference met here in 1804. — — Map (db m205655) HM
This is a combination of two bridges.
1) The Millers Farm Bridge, linking Providence
and Strasburg Townships was built in 1871, at the
cost of $1, 875.00 and was 75 feet long.
2) The Goods Ford Bridge, crossing the
Pequea Creek was built . . . — — Map (db m172330) HM
One of the best surviving structures of its type. Original east end built about 1725 by Benjamin Witmer, agent for the London Land Company. Passed on to his son, tavern-keeper John Witmer. Enlarged by Henry Witmer, 1773. Family was prominent in many . . . — — Map (db m8269) HM
Unlike routes that served passengers and local freight customers, the A&S required relatively few staffed facilities. Westward from Atglen, the A&S was desolate, compared to the main line's string of frequent village stops. Constructed after the . . . — — Map (db m171971) HM
The Atglen & Susquehanna Branch was constructed (1903-1906) by the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) as the middle segment of its Low Grade Line, an ambitious through-freight route which extended some 140 miles from Morrisville Yard near Trenton, N.J., to . . . — — Map (db m174229) HM
Built c. 1740 by Peter Grubb, pioneer ironmaster at nearby Cornwall Furnace, and named for the Upper and Lower Hopewell Forges located on Hammer Creek near the house. Remnants of the forge dams may still be seen in the creek. — — Map (db m30272) HM
Erected 1742
operated until 1803
this ground is set aside
as a wildlife sanctuary
and a place of rest by
Elsie W. Bradley
in memory of
Richard (Dick) Eugene Connelly 1931-1972
this tablet erected by the
Lancaster County Historical . . . — — Map (db m213288) HM
Barnabas and Elizabeth Hughes, founding family of Elizabethtown, from County Donegal, Ireland, purchased the Bear Tavern trading post along the Conoy Creek from Lazarus Lowrey in 1753. Barnabas laid out the town, one of the earliest communities . . . — — Map (db m136588) HM
Elizabethtown was incorporated on April 13, 1827, and a railroad was built through the area in the 1830's. Elizabethtown College was established in 1899 and the Masonic Homes followed in 1911. The Borough began its life as primarily an agricultural . . . — — Map (db m136603) HM
The town had a central square and a "diamond" pattern common to many newly founded Pennsylvania towns. Stakes in the ground identified boundaries of lots, streets, and alleys. Barnabas Hughes gave them names they still carry—Market Street, . . . — — Map (db m136589) HM
This memorial is dedicated to all persons who served in the Armed Forces to preserve freedom and democracy of the United States of America
World War I
George S. Alwine
Abram B. Brandt
Guy Culp
Walter F. Eshelman
Abraham W. . . . — — Map (db m136606) WM
"Wood and coal produced steam that powered passenger trains through Elizabethtown for over 100 years. The 'Golden Age' of steam ended in 1938 when the Pennsylvania Railroad purchased safer, faster, cleaner electric locomotives."
—Pat . . . — — Map (db m136605) HM
The Groff, Stauffer, Binkley Mill was most likely steam powered but many of the local mills were run on a water stream's flow and water pressure as depicted here.
Standard Mill Mechanisms (panel 1)
Grain Bin Chute Elevator . . . — — Map (db m135199) HM
This tablet is erected in memory of two citizens of Elizabethtown who were posthumously awarded our nations highest military award, the Congressional Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry & intrepidity in action at the risk of their lives . . . — — Map (db m136607) WM
In the early 1900's the Klein Chocolate Company and several shoe factories opened in town. The last of the shoe factories closed in 1979, but Klein Chocolate became part of what is now Mars Chocolate and still plays an important role in the . . . — — Map (db m136604) HM
In 1898, J.G. Francis of Oaks, Pennsylvania, then in his late twenties, a free minister of the Green Tree Church of the Brethren, traveled on bicycle throughout eastern Pennsylvania and the eastern shore of Maryland photographing Brethren . . . — — Map (db m136609) HM
Mary Zug, the wife of J.G. Francis, was the daughter of Michael and Mary Frantz Zug. She lived at a time when social changes were a challenge to many long held traditions and customs. Though she was a woman of strong beliefs, she was also a woman of . . . — — Map (db m136610) HM
On this site in 1876, Joseph K. Groff built Groff's Mill, a steam-powered grist mill on Negley's Run. In 1877, when Joseph joined his brother, John K. Groff, in the meat business at a butcher shop at 13 North Market Street, he sold the mill to Jacob . . . — — Map (db m135098) HM
HN for Hans/John Nissley (birth date unknown,died 1789), son of 1717 immigrant Hans Nissley. In 1743 John and wife Mary (daughter of 1727 immigrants Michael and Anna Siegrist of Silver Spring PA), settled by Conoy Creek and in 1750 they built the . . . — — Map (db m213798) HM
The Brethren movement started in 1708 in Schwarzenau, Germany when a group of Pietists of Reformed and Lutheran background adopted an anabaptist church organization. Due to severe repression and economic necessity, virtually the entire movement . . . — — Map (db m136608) HM
Shoe manufacturing was an important industry in Elizabethtown's history. One of the first building lots in town as sold in 1763 to Fredrick Zetty, a shoemaker. He handcrafted custom leather shoes from hides purchased from local tanneries. By 1860, . . . — — Map (db m136587) HM
