Wrightsville, PA Road Trips
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Trip Routes
4
Longest Drive
349.2 mi
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Quickest Drive
3h
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Wrightsville, PA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
2,188
Median Income
$72,727
Median Home Value
$164,800
Median Age
36.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Wrightsville, PA at a Glance
Founded
1811
Elevation
1,280 ft
Area
0 mi²
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Wrightsville, PA.
Columbia–Wrightsville Bridge
road and sidewalk overpass in Pennsylvania
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Traveler Guide to Wrightsville, PA
Wrightsville is a historic town in York Township, Pennsylvania.
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.
Burning of the Bridge Diorama. Wrightsville Historical Society. 1 Columbia–Wrightsville Bridge (officially the Veterans Memorial Bridge). This landmarked bridge was completed in 1930. (updated Mar 2025)
Cool Creek Golf Club, 300 Cool Creek Rd, ☏ +1 717 252-3691. Wrightsville Historical Museum, 309 Locust St, ☏ +1 717 252-1169.
John Wright Restaurant, 234 N Front St, ☏ +1 717 252-0416.
Travel tips adapted from Wrightsville on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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