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

General Anthony Wayne

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 3, 2020

1. General Anthony Wayne Marker

Inscription. ▲ On this site ▲
General Anthony Wayne
in the Spring of 1781,
established headquarters of
The Pennsylvania Line
and recruited for the campaign
which ended in the surrender of
Lord Cornwallis
October 19, 1781.

This tablet is erected in commemoration thereof by
▲ Yorktown Chapter ▲
Daughters of the American Revolution

Erected 1912 by Yorktown Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 19, 1781.

Location. 39° 57.719′ N, 76° 43.792′ W. Marker is in York, Pennsylvania, in York County. Marker is on North Beaver Street just north of West Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 462), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 W Market St, York PA 17401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gen. Wayne Headquarters (a few steps from this marker); Hall & Sellers Press (a few steps from this marker); Major John Clark

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(within shouting distance of this marker); 23 North Beaver Street (within shouting distance of this marker); York County's 250th Anniversary (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Brewhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel Thomas Hartley (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Smyser-Bair House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in York.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 3, 2020

2. General Anthony Wayne Marker

The marker is on the side of the building.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 169 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 3, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.