York in York County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
York
Capital of the Nation
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, January 5, 2008
1. York Capital of the Nation Marker
Erected by Pennsylvania Society of the Colonial Dames of America.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames of America, National Society of series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1742.
Location. 39° 57.675′ N, 76° 43.903′ W. Marker is in York, Pennsylvania, in York County. Marker is at the intersection of W. Market Street and Pershing Ave., on the left when traveling east on W. 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. York County (a few steps from this marker); In the Old Court House here at York (a few steps from this marker); The Articles of Confederation (within shouting distance of this marker); Revolutionary War Patriots (within shouting distance of this marker); Golden Plough Tavern
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,109 times since then and 18 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on January 6, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
