York in York County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
George Heckert
1809
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 3, 2020
George Heckert, Saving a woman from being Expose't from a crowd of boys in her Situation by his hat covering her. She was to get from the horse, and her close caught at the horse of the Saddle hung fastened against the horse and struggling to save herself while the boys were turning about one of them fell down and all the rest began laughing
1856
Cottagehill College,
for ladies
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Education • Heroes • Notable Events • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1809.
Location. 39° 57.742′ N, 76° 43.721′ W. Marker is in York, Pennsylvania, in York County. Marker is on North Cherry Lane just north of West Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 462), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 21 West Market St, York PA 17401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lewis Miller (a few steps from this marker); Anthony Ritz (a few steps from this marker); Mrs. Michael (within shouting distance of this marker); old Mrs. Stoutzenberger (within shouting distance of this marker); Levy Miller, Carpenter (within shouting distance of this marker); Cherry Lane (within shouting distance of this marker); old Schreck and Wife 1799 (within shouting distance of this marker); Col. Thomas Hartley (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in York.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 105 times since then and 19 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on July 3, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.