| Pennsylvania (York County), York — "Men who don't often weep wept then" — Prelude to Gettysburg |
| | (Front): Faced with the impossible task of defending an essentially unarmed city against the six thousand battle hardened troops of General Jubal Early, the citizens of York met with the Confederates and negotiated surrender, in and act which was controversial then and remains so today. On June 28th, Confederate General John Brown Gordon' brigade (whose soldiers said their commander's oratory could make them "storm hell" and "put fight into a whipped chicken,") lowered the town's Union . . . — Map (db m22888) |
| Pennsylvania (York County), York — "York House" |
| | Built in 1860 by Charles Billmeyer, railroad car manufacturer. Noted for its hand-painted ceiling and exquisite interior ornamentation, building is outstanding example of mansion-type Victorian architecture. — Map (db m4594) |
| Pennsylvania (York County), York — Articles of Confederation |
| | Our nation's first constitution. Adopted November 15, 1777, in the York County Courthouse, the Articles united the 13 colonies by establishing the government of the United States of America. Remained in effect until replaced by the Constitution in 1789. — Map (db m4550) |
| Pennsylvania (York County), York — Black Horse Tavern |
| | 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 of York in 1741. — Map (db m4561) |
| Pennsylvania (York County), York — Bob Hoffman (1898 - 1985) |
| | The "Father of World Weightlifting" & founder of the York Barbell Club was the U.S. Olympic weightlifting coach, 1948-64; also actively promoted the sports of powerlifting & bodybuilding. Served as an official advisor on youth physical fitness for Presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Nixon. Founded the York Barbell Company on Broad Street in 1932. — Map (db m4607) |
| Pennsylvania (York County), York — Captain Michael Doudel's Company |
| | Near this site, Captain Michael Doudel's company of York County riflemen mustered on July 24, 1775. Prior to their 600-mile journey to join General George Washington at the siege of Boston, Massachusetts. These frontier patriots were the first to answer the call to arms by the Continental Congress Resolution of June 14, 1775, authorizing the raising of 10 companies of riflemen. This was a beginning of what was to become under the Constitution, the United States Army.
The York rifle company . . . — Map (db m4579) |
| Pennsylvania (York County), York — Cherry Lane |
| | Wall of History on Cherry Lane
The outlines of roofs, chimneys, windows and rafters mark the structures which once stood on this site.
A. Unfinished brickwork indicates the shadow of a steep roofed log house built by a prosperous tavernkeeper before 1760.
B. Shortly after 1764, another innkeeper added a two story brick extension onto the rear. As part of the sales agreement, the former owner's widow resided in a chamber above the first floor kitchen.
C. An 1820's Federal style house . . . — Map (db m4565) |
| Pennsylvania (York County), York — Colonel Thomas Hartley |
| | On this site was the house of Col. Thomas Hartley, first congressman from York County. In 1777, he was prominent in the defense of Philadelphia; led an expedition to avenge the wyoming Massacre in 1778. — Map (db m4566) |
| Pennsylvania (York County), York — Continental Treasury |
| | This corner was the site of the Continental Treasury while congress was in session in York September 1777 to June 1778
in perpetuation thereof
this tablet was erected by
Yorktown Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution
1924 — Map (db m4553) |
| Pennsylvania (York County), York — Gen. Horatio Gates |
| | This building was the residence of Gen. Gates in 1778. At that time he was President of Board of War. It was said that the "Conway Cabal" was thwarted here by Lafayette's loyalty to Washington. — Map (db m4573) |
| Pennsylvania (York County), York — Gen. Wayne Headquarters |
| | Building erected in Colonial Period was headquarters of Gen. Anthony Wayne while his command was in York, Feb. - May, 1781, awaiting orders to join Lafayette in the Yorktown Campaign. — Map (db m4571) |
| Pennsylvania (York County), York — General Marquis de Lafayette 1757 - 1834 |
| | Member Society of the Cincinnati of France. Presented jointly by the State Society of the Cincinnati and the City of York, Pennsylvania, this day January 27th 2007.
"Serving America is to my heart an inexpressible happiness"
General Marquis de Lafayette — Map (db m4574) |
| Pennsylvania (York County), York — Globe Inn |
| | Many distinguished persons stayed at old inn located on this site. Here, in 1825, Lafayette was given a reception. His toast "To the Town of York" is memorable. — Map (db m4558) |
| Pennsylvania (York County), York — Golden Plough Tavern |
| | Possibly the oldest surviving building in York. Built, c. 1741, by Martin Eichelberger, native of the German Black Forest. Its massive hewn half-timbers reflect a style almost unknown today, of medieval architecture. — Map (db m4583) |
| Pennsylvania (York County), York — Hall & Sellers Press |
| | First printing press west of Susquehanna River was set up on this site. Here, government publications and continental currency were printed while Congress met in York, Sept. 1777 to June 1778. — Map (db m4569) |
| Pennsylvania (York County), York — In the Old Court House here at York |
| | The French Alliance was ratified by the Continental Congress May 4, 1778. In the darkest period of the Revolutionary War it brought hope and joy to General Washington and the Continental Army at Valley Forge. the aid thus secured made possible American Independence through the Treaty of Paris of 1783. — Map (db m4577) |
| Pennsylvania (York County), York — Jacob L. Devers (1887-1979) |
| | Born and raised here, he rose to the rank of Four Star General, 1945. the Army's youngest Brig. Gen. In 1940; he became commander of European operations in World War II and had a key role in the liberation of France, 1944. Buried, Arlington National Cemetery. — Map (db m4600) |
| Pennsylvania (York County), York — James Smallwood Schoolhouse |
| | Built in 1892, this school was part of a movement to create schools for the education of black students by black teachers, and is representative of the national struggle for equal education, regardless of race. Named in memory of James Smallwood, elected teacher of the city's first "colored school" in 1871. — Map (db m4598) |
| Pennsylvania (York County), York — James Smith |
| | A signer of the Declaration of Independence, delegate to Continental Congress, Colonel of Associators, lawyer and ironmaster, lies buried in this churchyard. — Map (db m4592) |
| Pennsylvania (York County), York — Lewis Miller 1796 - 1882 |
| | A carpenter by trade, Lewis Miller was a self-taught artist whose whimsical sketches capture the character and spirit of York. Miller created several hundred watercolor images that depict extraordinary events and everyday life in York County.
Artists: Justine Landis
and daughter Mary L. Straup — Map (db m4562) |
| Pennsylvania (York County), York — Major John Clark |
| | Revolutionary officer, aide-de-camp to General Greene, Auditor of the Continental army, lived on this site. — Map (db m4567) |
| Pennsylvania (York County), York — McClean House |
| | On this site stood the house of Archibald McClean; surveyor for the Penns, county officer, and ardent patriot. Traditionally the Treasury of U.S., 1777-1778, while York was national capital. — Map (db m22853) |
| Pennsylvania (York County), York — Penn Common |
| | York, Pennsylvania. Since 1741, when the town of York was founded, Penn Common has been used as an area for public gatherings. In 1816, the Common was deeded to the Borough of York by the heirs of William Penn, to be kept as a “public Common forever.” During the Civil War it became the site of a military hospital where over 14,000 Union troops were treated. In 1890, the City of York developed this land into a public park for its citizens.
Renovations: 1979. Funded by the . . . — Map (db m5917) |
| Pennsylvania (York County), York — Philip Livingston |
| | One of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence; died in June, 1778, while attending Continental Congress as delegate from New York. His grave is about 300 feet west of here. — Map (db m4599) |
| Pennsylvania (York County), York — Phineas Davis |
| | Site of shop where, in 1831, Davis designed and built first coal-burning locomotive steam engine in United States, called "The York." Here, also, was built "The Codorus," first iron steamboat made in America. — Map (db m4597) |
| Pennsylvania (York County), York — Provincial Courthouse |
| | Continental Congress held its session, Sept. 30, 1777 - June 28, 1778 in Courthouse which stood in the center of this square. Here, Treaties with France and Articles of Confederation were adopted. — Map (db m4560) |
| Pennsylvania (York County), York — Soldiers and Sailors of the Late War of the Rebellion |
| | In memory of the York County soldiers and sailors of the late War of the Rebellion, 1861–1865. — Map (db m5924) |
| Pennsylvania (York County), York — The First Court House of York County |
| | The first court house of York County was erected in Centre Square, York, Pa. 1754-1756. The second court house was built on this site 1838-1840 and was remodeled and enlarged 1898-1900.
John W. Bittenger, P.J.
W.F. Bay Stewart, J.
Commissioners, Robert S. McDonald, George W. Atticks, Andrew K. Straley,
H.C. Brenneman, Solicitor, Charles M. Motter, Clerk
William Miller & sons, Builders
J.A. Dempwolf, Architect — Map (db m22882) |
| Pennsylvania (York County), York — The First National Thanksgiving |
| | Was proclaimed from York by the Continental Congress on November 1, 1777 to be celebrated on Thursday, December 18. It was written by Sam Adams of Massachusetts. "The Father of the Revolution," who advocated for the first time "one day of public thanksgiving" for all of the states after the battle of Saratoga. "That with one heart and one voice the good people may express the grateful feelings of their hearts." — Map (db m4549) |
| Pennsylvania (York County), York — The Four Chaplains |
| | On February 3, 1943, The Four Chaplains aboard the troop carrier USS Dorchester gave their life jackets to others aboard the torpedoed ship. As the ship sank into the cold waters of the North Atlantic, the four men of God linked arms and died together in a heroic expression of self-sacrifice and brotherhood. — Map (db m4572) |
| Pennsylvania (York County), York — The Underground Railroad and Precursors to War |
| | Among the events in the 1850s that helped drive the nation into civil war, the Christiana Riot put a controversial new law to a bloody test. The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 ordered federal officers to arrest suspected runaway slaves; it also threatened imprisonment to anyone aiding a runaway. In 1851, Edward Gorsuch, a Maryland farmer, heard that four of his escaped slaves had been seen in southern Pennsylvania. With an armed posse, Gorsuch arrived at William Parker's Christiana home, where . . . — Map (db m22892) |
| Pennsylvania (York County), York — William C. Goodridge |
| | Here lived an ex-slave born 1805, who became a prominent York businessman, 1824-1863. Tanner, newspaper distributor, barber. Erected York's first five-story building. His 13 rail cars operated commercially and were used in his work for the Underground Railroad. — Map (db m5030) |
| Pennsylvania (York County), York — York |
| | Laid out in 1741, by order of the Proprietors; the first Pennsylvania town west of the Susquehanna River. Seat of the Continental Congress, 1777-78; birthplace of the Articles of Confederation. — Map (db m4548) |
| Pennsylvania (York County), York — York — Capital of the Nation |
| | from
September 30, 1777 to June 27, 1778
The Articles of Confederation
were adopted here
November 15, 1777
with the name
The United States of America — Map (db m4581) |
| Pennsylvania (York County), York — York and York County World War II Memorial |
| | In Honor
and
Memory of
World War II Veterans — Map (db m4559) |
| Pennsylvania (York County), York — York County |
| | Formed August 19, 1749 from Lancaster County, it was Pennsylvania's fifth to be established. York, the county seat, was laid out in 1741. Continental Congress met in York, 1777-78. Here it adopted Articles of Confederation; ratified treaties with France. — Map (db m4576) |
| Pennsylvania (York County), York — York County Prison |
| | The old county prison stood on this site from about 1750-1855. In early years of the Revolution, prominent British prisoners of war were held here. — Map (db m4596) |
| Pennsylvania (York County), York — York Liberty Bell |
| | Old bell originally hung in Provincial Courthouse; now in the vestibule of this church. Announced the signing of Declaration of Independence and sessions of Congress when it met in York. — Map (db m4591) |
| Pennsylvania (York County), York — York Meeting |
| | A center for Friends' activities since 1766. It is the oldest existing house of worship in York. The eastern part of the building was erected in 1766; the western part about 1783. — Map (db m4590) |
| Pennsylvania (York County), York — York surrenders to save city |
| | In 1863, York became the largest Northern town occupied by the Confederate Army. The center of one of the richest farming regions in the Union, York was virtually defenseless as the Rebels approached. When Major General Jubal A. Early neared, the mayor and a committee of citizens met them to surrender the city. On June 28, Early moved into the court house and his brigades took over the U.S. Army Hospital on Penn Common, the York Fairgrounds, market sheds, and the mills north of town. Early . . . — Map (db m22890) |
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