York in York County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Continental Treasury

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, January 5, 2008

1. Continental Treasury Marker

Inscription. 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

Erected by Yorktown Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1778.

Location. 39° 57.763′ N, 76° 43.665′ W. Marker is in York, Pennsylvania, in York County. Marker is at the intersection of E. Market Street and N. George St. on E. Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: York PA 17403, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Continental Congress (a few steps from this marker); McClean House (a few steps from this marker); Articles of Confederation (a few steps from this marker); Trolley Master Station (a few steps from this marker); York surrenders to save city

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(a few steps from this marker); Black Horse Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); The Underground Railroad and Precursors to War (within shouting distance of this marker); Provincial Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in York.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, January 5, 2008

2. Continental Treasury Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,067 times since then and 9 times this year. Last updated on May 4, 2023, by Carolyn Sanders of Plano, Texas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 5, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.