On West Main Street at Willow Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
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
On Main Street 0.1 miles east of Seventh Street (Pennsylvania Route 272), on the right when traveling east. Reported unreadable.
This section of Main Street was at one time a center of business activity for the town of New Berlin, later to be named Akron. During the late 1800's, a tinsmith, printer, and a hardware store were located along this section of Main Street. This . . . — — Map (db m216626) HM
On Bailey Crossroads Road, on the left when traveling east.
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
On River Road 0.2 miles south of Division Street, on the right when traveling south.
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
On Arch Street at North Rose Alley, on the left when traveling east on Arch Street.
For God and Country
Dedicated to the men and women of
Conoy Township
Who devotedly served their country in
World War I and II and the Korean Conflict
and
In memory of these
Who made the supreme sacrifice . . . — — Map (db m222173) WM
On South 2nd Street at Locust Grove Road, on the right when traveling south on South 2nd Street.
In memory of the Conoy or Ganowese Indians who lived here from about 1718-1743 and Peter Bezaillion 1662-1742
Noted French trader and Indian interpreter whose trail to this place known as Peter's Road was used as a boundary line of five of the . . . — — Map (db m217438) HM
On North 2nd Street at Arch Street, on the left when traveling north on North 2nd Street.
On this site stood the First Lutheran Church which was used as a repository of arms by Union soldiers during the Civil War. Colonel Thomas of Philadelphia used the steeple as an observation tower, watching for Rebel Cavalry attempting to cross the . . . — — Map (db m222169) 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
On Locust Grove Road 0.1 miles north of Locust Grove Road, on the right.
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
Near Old Philadelphia Pike, on the right when traveling west.
The first replica Old Order Amish Home from which interpretive tours were conducted depicts the home life of a present day Amish family. Together with the Amish Experience Theater and Amish Country Farmlands Tours the Homestead represents our best . . . — — Map (db m303803) HM
On Stumptown Rd at Newport Rd ( Route 772), on the right when traveling east on Stumptown Rd.
The earliest grain mill on this site was
established in the 1730's. The present building
is the result of enlargements made to the 18th
century structure in 1820. In 1906 and 1909
turbine powered milling machinery replaced
the water wheels and . . . — — Map (db m213291) HM
On Hunsecker Rd 0.5 miles west of Mondale Rd, on the right when traveling east.
Hunsecker Covered Bridge
Lancaster County
Hunsecker Road
SR 1029 Seg 0020 Off 1114
Year 1843 Length 180'
Conestoga River
Upper Leacock Twp.
To Report Damage:
717 299 7621 — — Map (db m188636) HM
Near East 28th Division Highway (U.S. 322) 0.2 miles west of Keener Road.
Elizabeth Township
War Memorial
In grateful memory to
the men and women from
this community who served
in the Armed Services of the
United States during any war
and a lasting tribute to
Those who gave their lives
In the . . . — — Map (db m239516) WM
On School Lane Avenue west of South Church Street, on the right when traveling east.
In Memoriam
to those of
West Earl Township
who served in
1917 - THE WORLD WAR - 1919
Jacob B. Bear
°Daniel C. Boyer
°William C. Boyer
Lloyd A. Brown
°Martin A. Brown
Leroy R. Buch
Herbert K. . . . — — Map (db m231184) WM
(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
On Steelville Mill Road at Creek Road, on the right when traveling east on Steelville Mill Road.
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
On Georgetown Road (Pennsylvania Route 896) at Sproul Road, on the left when traveling east on Georgetown Road.
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
On Lower Valley Road 0.5 miles west of Orchard Buck Road, on the left when traveling west.
The 1850 federal Fugitive Slave Act strengthened the position of slave-owners seeking to capture runaways. Pursuing four escaped slaves, Maryland farmer Edward Gorsuch arrived Sept. 11, 1851, at the Christiana home of William Parker, an African . . . — — Map (db m5715) HM
On Locust Street at Lancaster Avenue ( Route 462), on the right when traveling north on Locust Street.
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 Lancaster Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 462) at South 13th Street, on the right when traveling west on Lancaster Avenue.
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 Locust Street at North Market Street, on the right when traveling west on Locust Street.
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
On Lincoln Highway (Pennsylvania Route 462) at N. Second Street, on the right when traveling east on Lincoln Highway.
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
On Chestnut Street (Pennsylvania Route 462) west of North 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east.
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
Near Walnut Street west of Locust Street, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Locust Street 0.1 miles west of S Third St, on the left when traveling west.
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
On S Third St 0.1 miles south of Locust St, on the left when traveling south.
Built in 1869, the market house is the oldest market building in Lancaster County
Sponsored by Columbia Economic Development Corporation — — Map (db m202723) HM
On North 5th Street just north of Route 30 overpass (U.S. 30), on the right.
A network of brave humanitarians aided thousands of freedom seekers at this river crossing. Among them was Robert Loney, born enslaved in Virginia circa 1815. Many members of his family are buried here.
"Abraham Johnson, a young slave, . . . — — Map (db m215517) HM
On Manor Street at South 4th Street, on the left when traveling east on Manor Street.
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
Near Walnut Street west of Locust Street, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Union Street at South 3rd Street, on the left when traveling west on Union Street.
Covered Bridge - On June 28, 1863, Columbians and PA State Militia played an important part in the American Civil War by burning their covered wooden bridge across the Susquehanna River (Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge) to prevent Confederate . . . — — Map (db m244045) HM
On North 5th Street south of Cedar Terrace, on the right when traveling north.
Hannah lived to be 83 years old. She was born into slavery in Harford County Md. While enslaved she met and married her first husband Thomas Prosser. In 1841 they bought their freedom and came to Columbia, PA where they had four children, George, . . . — — Map (db m241492) HM
On North 5th Street south of Cedar Terrace, on the right when traveling north.
As early as 1857 there was some form of public school being offered to the children of color in Colombia - 43 males and 47 females were enrolled in classes that year
In 1872, Zion Hill AME Church turned over the property located on the south . . . — — Map (db m241495) HM
On North Second Street at Avenue H, on the right when traveling north on North Second Street.
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
On South 2nd Street at Locust Street, on the left when traveling north on South 2nd Street.
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
On Locust Street at South Second Street, on the left when traveling west on Locust Street.
Chartered in 1864, The First National Bank of Columbia played a key role in the growth and development of Columbia. Marvelous details from the bank's working years survive, such as the walnut paying-and-receiving teller cages, the furnishings of . . . — — Map (db m244048) HM
On South Second Street at Locust Street, on the right when traveling south on South Second Street.
Chartered in 1864, The First National Bank of Columbia played a key role in the growth and development of Columbia. Marvelous details from the bank's working years survive, such as the walnut paying-and-receiving teller cages, the furnishings of . . . — — Map (db m244049) HM
On Linden Street east of the US Route 30 exit ramp, on the left when traveling east.
The Susquehanna Valley
Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center
gratefully acknowledge the contribution of
Harry S. Dietz, Jr.
and
Dorothy Dietz Goodman
for the donation of this land
on February 7, 1985 to establish
a . . . — — Map (db m264743) HM
On North Fourth Street at Avenue H, on the right when traveling north on North Fourth Street.
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
On Lincoln Highway (Pennsylvania Route 462), on the right when traveling west.
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
On Walnut Street at North Second Street, on the right when traveling west on Walnut Street.
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
On Locust Street near Second Street, on the left when traveling west.
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
On Linden Street south of North 5th Street, on the right when traveling south.
(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
On Chestnut Street (Pennsylvania Route 462) south of North 2nd Street, on the right when traveling south.
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
On Locust Street west of North Fifth Street ( Route 462), on the left when traveling west.
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
On Locust Street north of Lancaster Avenue ( Route 462), on the right when traveling north.
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
On N Third Street at Locust Street, on the right when traveling south on N Third Street.
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
On Walnut Street 0.1 miles west of North Third Street, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Locust Street just west of South 2nd Street, on the left when traveling west.
Shawnee — One of the two Native American Tribes (Susquehannock) that originally populated the area around Columbia, PA. During the 1700's, their estimated combined numbers were 2,000 (7,000 by modern estimates). ”Love your life, perfect your . . . — — Map (db m219827) HM
On North Third Street at Avenue H, on the right when traveling south on North Third Street.
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
On Lancaster County Northwest River Trail, on the left when traveling north.
Peter Grubb was a Pennsylvania iron industry pioneer who founded the Grubb Family Iron Dynasty when he discovered Cornwall Iron Banks in 1737, still the largest domestic iron ore deposit east of Lake Superior. He founded Cornwall, Pennsylvania . . . — — Map (db m248020) HM
On Locust Street north of Bank Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
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
On Chickies Hill Road south of Cedar Terrace, on the right when traveling north.
In 1816, Captain Izard Bacon, a wealthy slaveholder of Henrico County, Virginia, liberated fifty-six slaves. Some of his heirs tried to hold them in slavery; but, after long litigation, they obtained freedom. Charles Granger, a nephew of Bacon, . . . — — Map (db m241494) HM
On North 5th Street south of Cedar Terrace, on the right when traveling north.
A singular incident occurred on the voyage to New Orleans: One of the men of the battalion, a man of Moorish descent, was the possessor of a thick mass of coarse, black hair, so tangled and matted together that it was impossible for comb or brush . . . — — Map (db m241496) HM
Near Walnut Street west of Locust Street, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Locust Street north of Lancaster Avenue ( Route 462), on the right when traveling east.
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
On North 5th Street south of Cedar Terrace, on the right when traveling north.
Volunteers from Columbia were represented in the following regiments. Many of these
Civil War Veterans are buried here in Zion Hill Cemetery. Burials also were made in
Columbia's Mt Bethel Cemetery.
2nd Regiment, United States Colored . . . — — Map (db m241497) HM
On North 5th Street south of Cedar Terrace, on the right when traveling north.
William Baker
abt. 1815 - Harford County, MD
14 May 1892 - Allentown, PA (buried in Lebanon, PA)
Harriet Ann (Cole) Baker
abt. 1829 - Havre de Grace, MD
01 Mar 1913 - Allentown, PA (buried in Greenwood Cemetery)
William . . . — — Map (db m241493) HM
On Locust Street 0.1 miles west of S. Third Street when traveling west.
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
Near North 5th Street at Chickies Hill Road, on the right when traveling north.
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 sons—including valiant soldiers. In 1863 . . . — — Map (db m215521) HM
On Chickies Hill Road south of Cedar Terrace, on the right when traveling north.
Sawneytown
Sawneytown was the free African community in Columbia. Per the History of Lancaster County (published in 1883) written by Franklin Ellis and Samuel Evans, in 1813 Robert Magill laid out lots on Filbert Street (present day Union . . . — — Map (db m241490) HM
On Chickies Hill Road south of Cedar Terrace, on the right when traveling north.
Established in 1920, Zion Hill Cemetery is the final resting place of many residents of Columbia's "Tow Hill" neighborhood.
Prior to 1920, Columbia Borough was maintaining a "Colored Cemetery" located across the street from Mt Bethel . . . — — Map (db m254685) HM
From the colonial times through the early 1900s, water-powered mills were a backbone of industry in the United States. The lower Susquehanna Valley was a popular location for the construction of saw mills. Large timber rafts were floated . . . — — Map (db m234378) HM
This site is the former location of the Ironville Fire Company. The fire company was incorporated in 1944 and operated from this site until its merger with the Silver Spring Fire Company in 2000. A social hall and kitchen were built in 1953. A three . . . — — Map (db m215513) HM
On Northwest Lancaster County River Trail south of Furnace Road, on the left when traveling south.
In 1828, Henry Haldeman, patriarch of a well-to-do local family, purchased mills (including a saw mill, chopping mill, and a hemp mill) at the mouth of Chiques Creek and set up two of his sons in business there. The eldest son, Samuel, drew up . . . — — Map (db m136311) HM
On Bridge Valley Road 0.1 miles west of Miller Drive, on the right when traveling west.
In January 1861, citizens of West Hempfield and Rapho Townships petitioned for a bridge "at the place where the public highway leading from the Marietta pike to the village of Maytown" near the lands of Henry Copenhoeffer and John K. Forry. The . . . — — Map (db m270663) HM
The Henry Clay Furnace, one of eight anthracite-fired iron furnaces on the Susquehanna floodplain between Marietta and Columbia, was built here in 1845 by Peter Haldeman, a Columbia merchant. It produced pig iron which was sent to rolling mills . . . — — Map (db m234379) HM
On Breezyview Drive 0.2 miles west of Chickies Hill Road ( Route 441), on the right when traveling west. Reported damaged.
During the Civil War an industrial complex existed on the floodplain along the Susquehanna River between Marietta and Columbia which included eight anthracite-fired iron furnaces and the canal and railroad facilities which served them. This . . . — — Map (db m205657) HM
On Chickies Hill Road (Pennsylvania Route 441) north of Klinesville Road, on the left when traveling north.
Trolley systems spread rapidly throughout Lancaster and York Counties near the beginning of the Twentieth Century as they did elsewhere in the nation. Across the Susquehanna the Wrightsville & York Street Railway joined its namesakes in 1904. The . . . — — Map (db m212175) 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
On Powerhouse Road, on the right when traveling south.
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
On Colemanville Church Road 0.2 miles west of River Road when traveling west.
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
On River Road (Pennsylvania Route 3030) 0.1 miles south of Safe Harbor Road, on the right when traveling south.
The Conestoga Indians lived in scattered settlements along this stream. They were the last of the once mighty Susquehannocks. Their final location was the Conestoga Indian Town which was along the road leading to Creswell. William Penn visited the . . . — — Map (db m160253) HM
Near River Rd at Frey Farm Landfill Entrance, on the right when traveling south.
In 1749 at the age of 10 Ulrich Rieber left Ebingen Germany for America and the territory of Pennsylvania.
He lived in Philadelphia until the age of 19 when he traveled West to Lancaster and built a house on a spring close to this location. . . . — — Map (db m213286) HM
Near River Road 0.5 miles south of Anchor Road, on the right when traveling south.
When construction began in 1903, no other section of the Pennsylvania Railroad's (PRR) A&S Branch likely seemed as improbable as that along the western boundary of Manor Township. There was no existing path sufficient to the purpose of two-track, . . . — — Map (db m160247) HM
Near River Road 0.5 miles south of Anchor Road, on the right when traveling south.
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, New . . . — — Map (db m171780) HM
