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

The Articles of Confederation

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 4, 2022

1. The Articles of Confederation Marker

Inscription.
In November 1777, the Articles of Confederation, a forerunner to the United States Constitution, were adopted in York. The committee who wrote this document were members of the Second Continental Congress.

Because these articles coined the name "United States of America," and were in effect for almost a decade, York rightfully proclaims itself as the nation's first capital.

Erected 1999 by Wilton Armetale; Artist: David Naydock.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1777.

Location. 39° 57.669′ N, 76° 43.887′ W. Marker is in York, Pennsylvania, in York County. It is at the intersection of South Pershing Avenue and West Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 74/462) when traveling north on South Pershing Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 166 W Market St, York PA 17401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania, specifically in Pennsylvania Dutch Country,

in the Susquehanna Valley,

and in Greater Harrisburg.

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It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Golden Plough Tavern (a few steps from this marker); General Marquis de Lafayette 1757 - 1834 (within shouting distance of this marker); Gen. Horatio Gates (within shouting distance of this marker); York County (within shouting distance of this marker); In the Old Court House here at York (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain Michael Doudel's Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Revolutionary War Patriots (within shouting distance of this marker); York (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in York.

The Articles of Confederation Marker and Mural image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 4, 2022

2. The Articles of Confederation Marker and Mural

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 475 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 8, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.