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Lancaster County · dedicated 1947 · PA 462 (Chestnut St.) at end of Vet's Meml. Bridge near N 2nd, Columbia (directly across 462 from Li

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.

David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries

Marker data: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission via data.pa.gov

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