American War Mothers War Memorial - Wrightsville, PA
N 40° 01.426 W 076° 32.310
18T E 368716 N 4431528
The Lincoln Highway may not be the mother road but it is the mother of war memorials. Here on the highway is yet another war memorial, dedicated to the boys who served by their mothers. This World War metal marker is green with age & weathered.
Waymark Code: WM9DQQ
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 08/07/2010
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The monument can be found overlooking the old Lincoln Highway, in the middle of N. 7th St. and the Highway, close to the intersection. There are a several of these style markers in the middle of a road on a grassy island bordered by a concrete curb. The marker reads:
Erected by
Wrightsville Chapter
of the
AMERICAN WAR MOTHERS
In Honor Of
Our Boys Who Served Their Country
In the World War
These Made the Supreme Sacrifice
* Wilton H. Abel *
* David E. Poff *
* George H. Leithiser *
"Greater Love Hath No Man Than This
That a Man Lay Down His Life For His Friends
The monument is easily accessed either from a car or simply walking on the sidewalk and crossing the side street. There are about 9 or 10 other markers, monuments and various signs of history within a block of this memorial.
This monument is located in the Wrightsville Historic District. Wrightsville Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. I have made it a habit to stop off and visit this historic district when I visit York, PA. Other find if boring but I find it fascinating. First off, the main drag is Lincoln Highway which in itself should be enough to attract visitors. Secondly, the Columbia-Wrightsville Bridges dumps out here or beings here, depending on your perspective. Finally, if you are a fan of 19th century worker housing with a smattering of Victorian architecture, than this is the place for you. Across the Susquehanna River, a mile away are the most beautiful examples of Victorian architecture; there are only a few here.
The 19th century churches really enthralled me especially those with cemeteries. I think they are fascinating. I also observed ay Georgian and Federal style houses. There are also lots of Interpretives about the Civil War scattered about town. The town is small and has the usual centerpieces near the district or in the district including typical gov't offices, the "old" school, town clock, common grounds and awesome war memorials.