Wrightsville

Wrightsville is a historic town in York Township, Pennsylvania.

Understand

Wrights Ferry Bridge (Route 30, in front) and the Columbia–Wrightsville Bridge (behind). Wrightsville is on the right side of the Susquehanna River.

Wrightsville was founded in 1732 by John Wright. It was once home to the largest covered bridge in the world, however it was destroyed by water damage in 1814. George Washington reportedly considered Wrightsville as a possible location for America's capital, though this distinction was later given to Washington, D.C.

Get in

PA Route 30 is nearby.

See

The Presbyterian Church and other buildings in the Wrightsville Historic District

• Burning of the Bridge Diorama. 
• Wrightsville Historical Society. 
• Columbia–Wrightsville Bridge (officially the Veterans Memorial Bridge). This landmarked bridge was completed in 1930. (updated Sep 2020)

Do

• Cool Creek Golf Club, 300 Cool Creek Rd, ☏ +1 717 252-3691. 
• Wrightsville Historical Museum, 309 Locust St, ☏ +1 717 252-1169. 

Buy

• Jim Hake's Sporting Goods, 100 Willow St., ☏ +1 717 252-1072. 

Eat

• John Wright Restaurant, 234 N Front St, ☏ +1 717 252-0416. 

Drink

• Rivertowne Restaurant & Bar. 

Sleep

• Schopfs Motel And Seasonal Produce. 

Go next

Routes through Wrightsville

Pittsburgh ← York ←

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→ Lancaster → Philadelphia