illustration of the hotly contested Susquehanna River span, titled “View of Columbia–From Wrightsville”

This illustration of the hotly contested Susquehanna River span, titled “View of Columbia–From Wrightsville” predated the
June 1863 showdown between John Gordon and Pennsylvania militia, home guardsmen, and other defenders. The canal that lined the river here is seen in the foreground. (Lancaster Historical Society)