FLAME OF FREEDOM
Dedicated to those who
served to keep alive the
flames of freedom.
Erected in observance of
the 50th anniversary of the
American Legion by Post
469 Wrightsville, Penna.
on May 30, 1969.
The silver plaque is attached to a 10 foot gray, stone, rectangular pillar. On top of the pillar is a eternal flame, electric style. All of this is situated on a center island in the middle of a road, In front of this is a Civil War Memorial, much closer to the road (this one sits back a bit). There are cannons to the front and rear and cannon balls in the front as well. This side street is just off of the Old Lincoln Highway.
The marker is in Wrightsville, Pennsylvania, in York County. Marker is at the intersection of N. Fourth Street and Lincoln Highway (Pennsylvania Route 462), in the median on N. Fourth Street.
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.