Wrightsville - borough of Pennsylvania

Wrightsville is a historic town in York Township, Pennsylvania.

Understand

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.

Get around

See

• Burning of the Bridge Diorama.
• Wrightsville Historical Society.
• Columbia–Wrightsville Bridge (officially the Veterans Memorial Bridge). This landmarked bridge was completed in 1930. 2020-09-03

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.

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