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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, hearing . . . — — Map (db m215517) 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
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
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 sons—including valiant soldiers. In 1863 . . . — — Map (db m215521) 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
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
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. Ihe . . . — — Map (db m201339) 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 to . . . — — Map (db m234379) 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 m174318) HM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
★ 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
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
On November 30, 1813
Daniel and Polly Wolf sold this
"spring" lot property to all the
lot holders of East Petersburg
for a sum of ten dollars.
Later Henry Imhoff used water
from the well for his distillery.
The original well is capped. — — Map (db m223921) 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 . . . — — Map (db m135098) HM
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