York in York County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Children's Home of York
The Children's Home of York was created at the end of the Civil War to house orphans of Union soldiers. Constructed in 1867 through the generosity of the Samuel A. Small family, the original Home was a grand building located at the corner of East Philadelphia and North Pine Streets, in the City of York. Here the children were given care, education, and a nurturing place to call "home."
Today the Home is located on Shoehouse Road (to the city's east) and continues its mission by assisting children of any age, race or religion.
Artist: Don Gray and Jared Gray
Sponsored by The Children's Home of York
Erected 2000 by York Murals, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.
Location. 39° 57.609′ N, 76° 43.603′ W. Marker is in York, Pennsylvania, in York County. Marker is on South George Street (Business Interstate 83) just south of West Newton Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 132 S George 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. York Goes to War ~ A Community Responds (within shouting distance of this marker); York County Prison (about 400 feet away, measured in a
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