York in York County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Continental Congress
the meeting of
Continental Congress
in York, Pennsylvania,
September 30, 1777-Jvne 27, 1778.
Dvring the occvpation of Philadelphia
by the British Army
sessions were held in the covrt hovse
and here were adopted the Articles of
Confederation
of the
Colonies
November 15, 1777.
The bvilding stood near the centre
of the sqvare, was bvilt in 1756 and
removed in 1841.
Adjoining on the east was the State Hovse
bvilt in 1793 and and torn down in 1840.
Erected 1906 by Yorktown Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and York members of the Pennsylvania Society of the Sons of the Revolution; designed by W.B. Billmeyer.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is September 30, 1778.
Location. 39° 57.768′ N, 76° 43.66′ W. Marker is in York, Pennsylvania, in York County. Marker is at the intersection of North George Street (Business Interstate 83) and East Market
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Continental Treasury (a few steps from this marker); McClean House (a few steps from this marker); Articles of Confederation (a few steps from this marker); York surrenders to save city (within shouting distance of this marker); Trolley Master Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Black Horse Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); The Underground Railroad and Precursors to War (within shouting distance of this marker); Provincial Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker). 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 104 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 8, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
