York

York, PA

Built in 1860 by Charles Billmeyer, railroad car manufacturer.

Hanover, PA

One-half block east of here, on Nov. 18, 1863, Abraham Lincoln spoke briefly to townspeople from his special train.

Shrewsbury, PA

A renowned evangelist and singer, born a slave in Maryland.

The "Codorus," built in York by John Elgar, was launched at present-day Accomac on the Susquehanna River, Nov. 22, 1825.

York, PA

Our nation's first constitution.

Hanover, PA

On the morning of June 30, 1863, Confederate Cavalry under General Stuart attacked the rear of Union Cavalry SE of here and, for a while,...

Seven Valleys, PA

In 1851 C. Jacob Fussell built a factory nearby to produce ice cream from the surplus milk and cream of York County dairy farmers.

York, PA

Old tavern stood on this site, which was the lot granted to Baltzer Spengler by the sons of William Penn for services in the laying out...

The "Father of World Weightlifting" & founder of the York Barbell Club was the U.S. Olympic weightlifting coach,1948-64; also actively...

A prison camp built in 1781 to detain British troops surrendered by Gen. Burgoyne at Saratoga, N.Y. and their families.

A Marylander. Settled on these Indian lands of Conejohela in 1730 and held them for Lord Baltimore against the Penn Proprietors until...

Erected in 1765 by William Bennet.

Thomas Cresap settled here about 1730 on lands claimed by Lord Baltimore of Maryland.

To "get the farmer out of the mud" was the road from here to Rossville.

York, PA

This building was the residence of Gen. Gates in 1778.

York, PA

Building erected in Colonial Period was headquarters of Gen. Anthony Wayne while his command was in York, Feb.-May, 1781, awaiting orders...

York, PA

Governor of Pennsylvania (1955-59) and state senator (1950-54).

Weigelstown, PA

On June 28, 1863, part of General Jubal Early's Confederate Division neared York by this route.

Men of Gen. Early's Confederate army, detached by Gen. Gordon to destroy a bridge at Hanover Junction, passed through Hanover by this...

June 28, 1863, Confederate Gen. Gordon's brigade of Early's division followed this route through York to Wrightsville.

Wrightsville, PA

Confederate troops, sent from York by Gen. Early to cross the river and march on Harrisburg, reached here June 28, 1863.

Pennville, PA

On June 30, 1863, General J. Kilpatrick's Union Cavalry, hunting Gen. J.E.B. Stuart's cavalry, were attacked here by Stuart.

Jefferson, PA

In June and July of 1863, about 7500 Confederate and Union soldiers passed through Jefferson, taking horses, livestock, supplies, and...

York, PA

Many distinguished persons stayed at old inn located on this site.

York, PA

A rare example of early Germanic, half-timber architecture, the building was originally constructed by Martin Eichelberger during the...

York, PA

First printing press west of Susquehanna River was set up on this site.

York, PA

Born and raised here, he rose to the rank of Four Star General, 1945.

York, PA

Built in 1892, this school was part of a movement to create schools for the education of black students by black teachers, and is...

York, PA

A Signer of the Declaration of Independence, delegate to Continental Congress, Colonel of Associators, lawyer, and ironmaster, lies...

Hanover, PA

On June 30, 1863, Gen. Kilpatrick, commanding the Third Division of the Union Cavalry, took headquarters in this building after part of...

York, PA

Revolutionary officer, aide-de-camp to General Greene, Auditor of the Continental army, lived on this site.

Hanover, PA

Here, along the Monocacy Road, Richard McAllister erected a two-story log building and opened a store and tavern.

York, PA

On this site stood the house of Archibald McClean; surveyor for the Penns, county officer, and ardent patriot.

North York, PA

One of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence; died in June, 1778, while attending Continental Congress as delegate from New York.

York, PA

Continental Congress held its session, Sept. 30, 1777-June 28, 1778 in Courthouse which stood in the center of this square.

Wrightsville, PA

Established by warrant of June, 1772; resurveyed in 1768.

Wrightsville, PA

Chartered by Pennsylvania, 1835; run by the canal company, 1840~1872, and the Reading Railroad till 1894.

Chartered by Pennsylvania, 1835; run by the canal company, 1840~1872, and the Reading Railroad till 1894.

Chartered by Pennsylvania, 1835; run by the canal company, 1840~1872, and the Reading Railroad till 1894.

Now housing the Tucquan Club, the nearby stone building was originally a warehouse for deposit and shipping on the canal.

Masonry visible beside the river remains from a lock of the canal which carried goods southward from Columbia, and provided an outlet for...

Wrightsville, PA

Lock masonry, just below the bridge, and part of the old channel mark the north end of the canal, which met the State-owned canal at...

York, PA

In 1816, members of the York community came together and formed this company to protect the town from fire and to provide a clean,...

York, PA

Here lived an ex-slave, born 1805, who became a prominent York businessman, 1824-1863.

York, PA

Laid out in 1741, by order of the Proprietors; the first Pennsylvania town west of the Susquehanna River.

Laid out in 1741, by order of the Proprietors; the first Pennsylvania town west of the Susquehanna River.

York, PA

Formed August 19, 1749 from Lancaster County, it was Pennsylvania's fifth to be established.

Recognized as America's oldest agricultural fair, dating its origin from a charter issued by the Penns in 1765.

Site of the last visible remains of an industry that had a major impact on SW York County.

North York, PA

Old bell originally hung in Provincial Courthouse; now in the vestibule of this church.

York, PA

A center for Friends'' activities since 1766.