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List Of Crossings Of The Conestoga River
This is a list of bridges and other crossings of the Conestoga River, from the Susquehanna River upstream to the source. All locations are in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania (; ( Pennsylvania Dutch: )), officially the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is a state spanning the Mid-Atlantic, Northeastern, Appalachian, and Great Lakes regions of the United States. It borders Delaware to its southeast, .... Crossings See also * * * References {{Reflist * Conestoga River Conestoga River ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bridge
A bridge is a structure built to span a physical obstacle (such as a body of water, valley, road, or rail) without blocking the way underneath. It is constructed for the purpose of providing passage over the obstacle, which is usually something that is otherwise difficult or impossible to cross. There are many different designs of bridges, each serving a particular purpose and applicable to different situations. Designs of bridges vary depending on factors such as the function of the bridge, the nature of the terrain where the bridge is constructed and anchored, and the material used to make it, and the funds available to build it. The earliest bridges were likely made with fallen trees and stepping stones. The Neolithic people built boardwalk bridges across marshland. The Arkadiko Bridge (dating from the 13th century BC, in the Peloponnese) is one of the oldest arch bridges still in existence and use. Etymology The '' Oxford English Dictionary'' traces the origin of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Main Line (Pennsylvania Railroad)
The Main Line of the Pennsylvania Railroad was a rail line in Pennsylvania connecting Philadelphia with Pittsburgh via Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Harrisburg. The rail line was split into two rail lines, and now all of its right-of-way is a cross-state Keystone Corridor, corridor, composed of Amtrak's Philadelphia to Harrisburg Main Line (including SEPTA's Paoli/Thorndale Line service) and the Norfolk Southern Railway's Pittsburgh Line. Early history The eastern part of the PRR's main line (east of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Lancaster) was built by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as part of the Main Line of Public Works: a hybrid railroad and canal corridor across the state. The system consisted of the Philadelphia and Columbia Railroad from Philadelphia west to Columbia, Pennsylvania, Columbia on the Susquehanna River, the Eastern Division Canal from Columbia to Duncan's Island, the Juniata Division Canal from Duncan's Island to Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, Hollidaysburg, the Alle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
East Earl Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
East Earl Township is a township in northeastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 6,721. History The Spring Grove Forge Mansion and Henry Weaver Farmstead are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (0.24%) is water. It contains the communities of Union Grove, Weaverland, Goodville, Blue Ball, East Earl, Fetterville, and Cedar Lane. The township surrounds the borough of Terre Hill, a separate municipality. Welsh Mountain, elevation , is on the southern border of the township. Demographics At the 2000 census there were 5,723 people, 1,738 households, and 1,485 families living in the township. The population density was . There were 1,795 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the township was 98.17% White, 0.58% Black or African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.0 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Weaverland Bridge
Weaverland Bridge carries Quarry Road (Township Route 894) across the Conestoga River near Terre Hill, East Earl Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The bridge is notable for its form, a concrete bowstring arch truss. Designer Frank H. Shaw was a consulting engineer to Lancaster County when the bridge was constructed in 1916. Weaverland Bridge was determined to be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places in 1993. See also * List of bridges documented by the Historic American Engineering Record in Pennsylvania * List of crossings of the Conestoga River References External links * * * {{Crossings navbox , structure = Bridges , place = Conestoga River The Conestoga River, also referred to as Conestoga Creek, is a U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline dataThe National Map, accessed August 8, 2011 tributary of the Susquehanna River flowing through the cente ... , bridge = We ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Earl Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Earl Township is a township in northeastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 7,149 at the 2020 census. History The David Davis Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it (0.14%) is water. It contains the communities of Martindale, Hinkletown, Vogansville, and Laurel Hill, and it surrounds the borough of New Holland, a separate municipality. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 6,183 people, 2,019 households, and 1,617 families living in the township. The population density was 281.7 people per square mile (108.8/km). There were 2,126 housing units at an average density of 96.9/sq mi (37.4/km). The racial makeup of the township was 97.27% White, 0.60% African American, 1.15% Asian, 0.19% from other races, and 0.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bitzer's Mill Covered Bridge
The Bitzer's Mill Covered Bridge is a covered bridge that spans the Conestoga River in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the oldest bridge in the county still in use. A county-owned and maintained bridge, its official designation is the Big Conestoga #2 Bridge. The bridge is also called Martin's Mill Bridge, Eberly's Cider Mill Covered Bridge, and Fiand's/Fiantz's Covered Bridge. The bridge has a single span, wooden, double Burr arch trusses design with the addition of steel hanger rods. The deck is made from oak planks. Added later, secondary steel I-beams support the bridge from underneath. The bridge is painted red on the outside, the traditional color of Lancaster County covered bridges. The inside of the bridge is not painted. Both approaches to the bridge are painted in the traditional white color. As of July 2006, the bridge has some damage to its sides including some missing or broken panels. The bridge's World Gu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
West Earl Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
West Earl Township is a township in northeastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 8,565 at the 2020 census. The township was founded by its first settler, Hans Conrad Groff (1661-1746) in 1717. History The Bridge in West Earl Township, Bitzer's Mill Covered Bridge, and Zook's Mill Covered Bridge are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. First settler Hans Conrad Groff, originally from Bäretswil in Zürich, Switzerland immigrated to Pennsylvania Colony in 1695, settling in Germantown before making his way to Lancaster County in 1696. He was West Earl Townships first settler and founder in 1717. Upon having relocated to West Earl Township, Groff established his farm in Groffdale and constructed the first mill in the area, with the community beginning to flourish as a result. His brother, Martin Groff (1685-1759) was the townships first ever constable. Groffdale Church was built years following Groffs death in 1755, and would be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bridge In West Earl Township
The Bridge in West Earl Township, as it is designated on the National Register of Historic Places, is also known by its historic name, Big Conestoga Creek Bridge No. 12. It carries Farmersville Road (unsigned SR 1010) across the Conestoga River at Brownstown, West Earl Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The bridge is notable for its form, a three-span, continuous, arched concrete girder that does not touch the abutments. Designer Frank H. Shaw was a consulting engineer to Lancaster County when the bridge was constructed in 1917, but appointed county engineer that same year. The bridge was replaced with a new three-span structure in 2019. It is now known as the Sergeant Melvin R. Wink Memorial Bridge. See also *List of bridges documented by the Historic American Engineering Record in Pennsylvania *List of bridges on the National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania *List of crossings of the Conestoga River *National Register of Historic Place ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brownstown, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Brownstown is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in West Earl Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 2,816. Geography Brownstown is in central Lancaster County, in the western section of West Earl Township. It is southwest of Ephrata and northeast of Lancaster, the county seat. The main route through Brownstown is Pennsylvania Route 772 (South State Street), which leads northwest to Lititz and southeast to Leola. U.S. Route 222, a four-lane expressway, runs just to the west of the center of town, with access via an interchange with PA 772. US 222 leads northeast to Reading and southwest to Lancaster. Route 272 runs parallel to and northwest of Route 222. The intersection of routes 772 and 272 is currently one of the most heavily traveled areas in Lancaster County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Brownstown CDP has a total area of , of which , or 1.92%, are water. The Conest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pinetown Bushong's Mill Covered Bridge
The Pinetown Bushong's Mill Covered Bridge is a covered bridge that spans the Conestoga River in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. A county-owned and maintained bridge, its official designation is the Big Conestoga #6 Bridge. The bridge is also known as Pinetown Covered Bridge, Nolte's Point Mill Bridge and Bushong's Mill Bridge. The bridge has a single span, wooden, double Burr arch trusses design with the addition of steel hanger rods. The deck is made from oak planks. It is painted red, the traditional color of Lancaster County covered bridges, on both the inside and outside. Both approaches to the bridge are painted in red with white trim. The bridge's WGCB Number is 38-36-05. Added in 1980, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as structure number 80003527. It is located at (40.10533, -76.24817). Lititz Run joins the Conestoga River at this site. History The bridge was built in 1867 by Elias McMellen at a cost of $4,500. In 1972 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Upper Leacock Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Upper Leacock Township is a township in east central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 8,949 at the 2020 census. The Mascot Roller Mills and Pinetown Covered Bridge are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which are land and , or 0.50%, are water. Unincorporated communities in the township include Hunsecker, Leacock, Leola, Bareville, Groffdale, Monterey, Stumptown, and part of Mascot. The village of Mascot was named by Annie Groff, a member of the Ressler family, owners of the Mascot Roller Mills. She dedicated the name of the village to a canine actor she had watched at a Broadway theatre show on her honeymoon. In 2005, the Lancaster Barnstormers baseball team introduced its mascot, Cylo, at the village's Mascot Roller Mills. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 8,229 people, 2,777 households, and 2,102 families residin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hunsecker's Mill Covered Bridge
The Hunsecker's Mill Covered Bridge is a covered bridge located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. The bridge has a single span, wooden, double Burr arch trusses design. The bridge, which spans the Conestoga River, is long, making it the longest single span covered bridge in the county. The bridge's WGCB Number is 38-36-06. Unlike most historic covered bridges in the county, it is not listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is located at (40.08717, -76.24750). The bridge is approximately one mile southeast of Pennsylvania Route 272 and is north of Pennsylvania Route 23 off Mondale Road on Hunsecker Road, just west of the community of Hunsecker. The bridge divides the road on which it is upon into Hunsecker Road (East) in Upper Leacock Township and Hunsicker Road (West) in Manheim Township. History The original bridge was built in 1843 by John Russell at a cost of $1,988. It was and is a double Burr Arch truss system. It has been swept away ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
