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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Interior — — Map (db m180383) HM
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 you — — Map (db m225112) HM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Wrightsvilles chief burgess, served breakfast to Confederate Gen. John B. Gordon on June 29, 1863. Quite remarkable considering her new husband . . . — — Map (db m199208) HM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. Maine — — Map (db m5080) HM
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
"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
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
On Lincoln Highway (Pennsylvania Route 462) at Hellam Street, on the right when traveling east on Lincoln Highway.
Gateway to the West - Wrightsville was settled in the 1720s by Quakers, including the John Wright family. Wright established a ferry and Wrightsville became a major point of crossing the Susquehanna River by pioneers traveling west. In 1811 Jacob . . . — — Map (db m171286) HM
On Cherry Street west of North 7th Street, on the right when traveling west.
After a stunning victory at Chancellorsville in May 1863, Confederate General Robert E. Lee led the Army of Northern Virginia through Maryland into Pennsylvania, marching east to threaten Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. The . . . — — Map (db m170353) HM
On Front Street (Pennsylvania Route 624), on the left when traveling south.
[Title had to be supplied by the contributor.
Center part:]
World War II
[Names supplied. To their left and right are names for World War I.
At bottom are extra names for WWII, Korean, Vietnam, Gulf War.]
[To the . . . — — Map (db m170706) WM
On North Front Street at Lime-Kiln Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North Front Street.
Lime Kilns such as these were used for burning limestone and turning it into lime. The lime was used for fertilizer, white-wash, plaster, and deodorant for outhouses. Quarried limestone was also used along with coal and iron ore to make pig iron in . . . — — Map (db m170237) HM
On Lincoln Highway (Pennsylvania Route 462) at Blessing Road, on the right when traveling east on Lincoln Highway.
The "Codorus," built in York by John Elgar, was launched at present-day Accomac, on the Susquehanna River, Nov. 22, 1825. The site is about two miles distant. — — Map (db m244623) HM
Near Samuel S Lewis State Park just west of Mount Pisgah Road, on the left when traveling west.
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 m225116) HM
On East Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 462) just east of South George Street (Business Interstate 83), on the right when traveling east.
Faced with the impossible task of defending an essentially unarmed city against the six thousand battle hardened troops of General Jubal Early, the citizens of York met with the Confederates and negotiated surrender, in an act which was . . . — — Map (db m181437) HM
On E. Market Street, 0.2 miles east of Queen Street, on the left when traveling east.
Built in 1860 by Charles Billmeyer, railroad car manufacturer. Noted for its hand-painted ceiling and exquisite interior ornamentation, building is outstanding example of mansion-type Victorian architecture. — — Map (db m4594) HM
On South George Street (Business Interstate 83) just south of West Mason Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Site of the residence of Col. James Smith, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and a member of the York County Bar Association. He died in York on July 11, 1806 and is buried in the Presbyterian Church graveyard on East Market Street. — — Map (db m205660) HM
Near West College Avenue just west of Beaver Street, on the left when traveling west.
We mothers are proud of
our sons and daughters
☆ who won peace and ☆
freedom for the world.
Guard well this heritage
for the mothers of the
☆ future. ☆ — — Map (db m152268) WM
On E. Market Street at George Street, on the left when traveling east on E. Market Street.
Our nation's first constitution. Adopted November 15, 1777, in the York County Courthouse, the Articles united the 13 colonies by establishing the government of the United States of America. Remained in effect until replaced by the Constitution in . . . — — Map (db m121308) HM
A beloved teacher, Dr. McKulik embodied the principles of Milton's "Of Education," the subject of his undergraduate honors thesis at Princeton. His profound knowledge enriched the program in Humanities and Comparative Literature at York College. . . . — — Map (db m220024) HM
On West Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 462) at N. George St. (Business Interstate 83), on the left when traveling east on West Market Street.
Old tavern stood on this site, which was the lot granted to Baltzer Spengler by the sons of William Penn for services in the laying out of York in 1741. — — Map (db m200504) HM
Professor Glandon served as Chair of the Department of Education for fifteen years. He was longstanding coordinator for secondary education programs and he chaired and served on numerous Academic Senate committees. The recipient of the . . . — — Map (db m219694) HM
Dr. Bruce Smith was a dedicated and passionate professor and research mentor. A founding member of the Department of Biological Sciences, he served as Chair from 1977-1993. Dr. Smith's leadership was instrumental in refining, supporting and . . . — — Map (db m220026) HM
On West College Avenue at South Beaver Street, on the right when traveling east on West College Avenue.
In honor of
Calvin C. Rice, Jr.
SSG, US Army
10/27/1946 - 6/25/1969
Silver Star
Bronze Star "V"
Purple Heart
2x ARCOM "V"
Died of wounds
received 6/15/1969
Tay Ninh, . . . — — Map (db m152267) WM
On W. Market Street at Pershing Ave., on the left when traveling east on W. Market Street.
Near this site, Captain Michael Doudel's company of York County riflemen mustered on July 24, 1775. Prior to their 600-mile journey to join General George Washington at the siege of Boston, Massachusetts. These frontier patriots were the first to . . . — — Map (db m4579) HM
A caring and dedicated teacher, Professor Owen developed programs for Behavioral Science internships, Gerontology, Long-Term Care Administration, and Therapeutic Recreation. She served with distinction as Department Chair (1966-1969), and as . . . — — Map (db m219937) HM
On West College Avenue just west of South Beaver Street, on the left when traveling west.
Three
George Washington
Mount Vernon
Trees
American Holly
Red Maple
Tulip Poplar
and two
Homestead
Elms
are planted here by the
York County
250th
Anniversary Commission
[Reverse:] . . . — — Map (db m152313) HM
As Chair in the late 1960's, Dr. Boas shaped the department's future as it initiated its first Baccalaureate program and the college's unique Foreign Cultures curriculum. Dr. Boas also created a special place at the college for the study of . . . — — Map (db m220031) HM
Near Cherry Lane at W. Market St., on the left when traveling north.
Wall of History on Cherry Lane
The outlines of roofs, chimneys, windows and rafters mark the structures which once stood on this site.
A. Unfinished brickwork indicates the shadow of a steep roofed log house built by a prosperous . . . — — Map (db m4565) HM
Associate Professor Meisenhelter served York College of Pennsylvania and his department tirelessly over his 33 years of service. He served as President of the Academic Senate and as chair of several Senate committees.
Associate Professor . . . — — Map (db m220030) HM
On East Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 462) just east of South George Street (Business Interstate 83), on the right when traveling east.
Dedicated in the memory
of our fathers
Grand Army of the
Republic
by the Penna. Dept.
Daughters of the Union
Veterans of the Civil War
1861 to 1865
at the 25th Convention
June 13, 1937
"Let us have faith, that right . . . — — Map (db m152311) WM
On West Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 74) just west of South George Street (Business Interstate 83), on the left when traveling west.
Here stood the home of
Col. Thomas Hartley
Revolutionary Soldier and Patriot
Brigade Commander of Pennsylvania Troops
at Battles of Brandywine and Germantown
For 12 years member of Congress from Pa.
The Friend of Washington . . . — — Map (db m152294) HM
On West Market Street, 0.2 miles east of South Beaver Street, on the right when traveling east.
On this site was the house of Col. Thomas Hartley, first congressman from York County. In 1777, he was prominent in the defense of Philadelphia; led an expedition to avenge the Wyoming Massacre in 1778. — — Map (db m4566) HM
On North George Street (Business Interstate 83) at East Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 74/462), on the right when traveling north on North George Street.
This tablet commemorates
the meeting of
Continental Congress
in York, Pennsylvania,
September 30, 1777-Jvne 27, 1778.
Dvring the occvpation of Philadelphia
by the British Army
sessions were held in the covrt hovse
and here were . . . — — Map (db m205761) HM
Dr. Doutrich was a valued member of the YCP community, dedicated teacher, and scholar. During her time at YCP, she served on multiple Senate committees, wrote two widely adopted Spanish textbooks, founded the Spanish major, coordinated foreign . . . — — Map (db m219911) HM
Educational leader, innovator, inspirational teacher, author, and engaging person, Dean served as Academic Dean, Chair of the Education Department, two-term President of the Academic Senator, Core Review Chair, and Headmaster of York Country Day . . . — — Map (db m219914) HM
A gifted and popular teacher, Dr. Barnard held degrees from the University of Michigan. He came to York College as full Professor and Specialist in American Literature. He served as Academic Senate President (1973-1974) and established and . . . — — Map (db m220029) HM
On North Duke Street just south of West Philadelphia Street (Pennsylvania Route 462), on the left when traveling north.
In 1855, George Holtzapple had been practicing medicine less than a year in his native Loganville when he received an urgent message that a 16-year old Frederick Gable was fighting for his life against pneumonia. "Give me breath!" the boy pleaded . . . — — Map (db m152318) HM
During his tenure at York College, Dr. Jones was known for his enthusiastic love of literature, film, theatre, and the arts. Noted for his dedication to his students and his sense of whimsy and humor in the classroom, he was a gifted and popular . . . — — Map (db m219910) HM
On Heritage Rail Trail County Park just south of West Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 74/462), on the right when traveling south. Reported damaged.
The Creek today looks very different than it did 200, even 100 years ago. The Codorus Canal altered it to some degree. A more drastic change occurred in 1939 when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredged the Creek for flood control. In its . . . — — Map (db m205754) HM
On North Beaver Street just south of West Philadelphia Street (Pennsylvania Route 462), on the right when traveling south.
In York County, agriculture is a way of life for many, and "going to market," either as a vendor or a shopper is one of the area's long-standing traditions.
Depicted here is a 1950's scene from the Central Market House. Built in 1888, . . . — — Map (db m152276) HM
On West Philadelphia Street (Route 462) just east of North Park Lane, on the left when traveling west.
Garber-Rudisell House
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Circa 1780 — — Map (db m205763) HM
On W. Market Street at Pershing Ave., on the left when traveling east on W. Market Street.
This building was the residence of Gen. Gates in 1778. At that time he was President of Board of War. It was said that the "Conway Cabal" was thwarted here by Lafayette's loyalty to Washington. — — Map (db m4573) HM
On West Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 462) at Beaver Street, on the left when traveling east on West Market Street.
Building erected in Colonial Period was headquarters of Gen. Anthony Wayne while his command was in York, Feb. - May, 1781, awaiting orders to join Lafayette in the Yorktown Campaign. — — Map (db m4571) HM
On North Beaver Street just north of West Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 462), on the left when traveling north.
▲ On this site ▲
General Anthony Wayne
in the Spring of 1781,
established headquarters of
The Pennsylvania Line
and recruited for the campaign
which ended in the surrender of
Lord . . . — — Map (db m152270) HM
On North Newberry Street just north of West Clarke Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
"There is one supreme final test of loyalty for one's native land a readiness and willingness to fight for and, if need be, to die for one's country. These Americans passed that test with colors flying. Their Americanism may be described only by . . . — — Map (db m152324) WM
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