Wright's Ferry Mansion, Columbia

Name: Wright's Ferry Mansion
Address: 38 S 2nd St, Columbia, 17512-1402, United States
Telephone: +1 717-684-4325

#3 among attractions in Columbia

Historical place, Museum, History museum

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Wright's Ferry Mansion is a historic home located in Columbia, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1738, and is a 2 1/2-story, rectangular limestone dwelling with a gable roof and pent eave. It was built for Susanna Wright, an English Quaker poet and businesswoman, and its architecture reflects a mix of English and Germanic elements. ()

Built: 1738 (286 years ago)Coordinates: 40°1'46"N, 76°30'12"W

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38 S 2nd StColumbiaColumbia 17512-1402 United States

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+1 717-684-4325

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Wright's Ferry Mansion – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Watch and Clock Museum, Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal, Columbia Market House, Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike.

0.5 miN
History museum, Specialty museum, Museum
National Watch and Clock Museum, Columbia
14 min walk • The National Watch and Clock Museum, located in Columbia, Pennsylvania, is one of a very few museums in the United States dedicated solely to horology, which is the history, science and art of timekeeping and timekeepers.
~1560 ftN
Canal
Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal, Columbia
8 min walk • The Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal between Wrightsville, Pennsylvania, and Havre de Grace, Maryland, at the head of Chesapeake Bay, provided an interstate shipping alternative to 19th-century arks, rafts, and boats plying the difficult waters of the lower Susquehanna River.
~900 ftN
40°1'54"N • 76°30'8"W
Columbia Market House, Columbia
5 min walk • Market, Classes and workshops, Farmer's market
~1690 ftN
Hiking, Hiking trail
Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike, Columbia
9 min walk • The Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike, first used in 1795, is the first long-distance paved road built in the United States, according to engineered plans and specifications.
0.5 miNE
40°2'4"N • 76°29'51"W
Columbia Public Library, Columbia
12 min walk • Library

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When is Wright's Ferry Mansion open?

Wright's Ferry Mansion is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 3 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 3 pm
Thursday closed
Friday 10 am - 3 pm
Saturday 10 am - 3 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Wright's Ferry Mansion?

Nearby attractions include Columbia Market House, Columbia (5 min walk), Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal, Columbia (8 min walk), Columbia Public Library, Columbia (12 min walk), National Watch and Clock Museum, Columbia (14 min walk).

Wright's Ferry Mansion, Columbia

Facts and practical information

Columbia plan & book

Wright's Ferry Mansion – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

National Watch and Clock Museum, Columbia

Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal, Columbia

Columbia Market House, Columbia

Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike, Columbia

Columbia Public Library, Columbia

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Wright's Ferry Mansion open?

Which popular attractions are close to Wright's Ferry Mansion?