York in York County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Quaker Meeting House
This tablet marks the Meeting House of the "Society of the People Called Quakers of York Town." The Eastern portion was built in the year 1766 from funds subscribed by members of the Society of Friends residing in York and vicinity; the Western portion was added about 1783. Since 1764, this Meeting has had continuous existence.
In the surrounding Burial Ground (many in unmarked graves) lie the remains of members of York's early English Quaker families.
Erected 1937 by Yorktown Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), and the Quakerism series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1766.
Location. 39° 57.775′ N, 76° 43.9′ W. Marker is in York, Pennsylvania, in York County. Marker is on West Philadelphia Street (Pennsylvania Route 74) just west of North Park Lane, on the right when traveling west.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. York Meeting (here, next to this marker); Garber-Rudisell House (within shouting distance of this marker); From Farm to Market (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Inventing the Future: Trails & Greenways (about 400 feet away); The Old Brewhouse (about 500 feet away); York Liberty Bell (about 500 feet away); 23 North Beaver Street (about 500 feet away); The Four Chaplains (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in York.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 181 times since then and 144 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 8, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
