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

Hall & Sellers Press

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, January 5, 2008

1. Hall & Sellers Press Marker

Inscription. First printing press west of Susquehanna River was set up on this site. Here, government publications and continental currency were printed while Congress met in York, Sept. 1777 to June 1778.

Erected by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1778.

Location. 39° 57.704′ N, 76° 43.788′ W. Marker is in York, Pennsylvania, in York County. It is at the intersection of W. Market Street and Beaver St., on the right when traveling east on W. Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: York PA 17403, 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.

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: The Franklin Press (a few steps from this marker); Gen. Wayne Headquarters (a few steps from this marker); Major John Clark (a few steps from this marker); General Anthony Wayne (within shouting distance of this marker); Smyser-Bair House (within shouting distance of this marker); York County's 250th Anniversary

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel Thomas Hartley (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 23 North Beaver Street (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in York.

Also see . . .
1. History of Printing in America. (Submitted on January 6, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
2. Hall & Sellers Press - MarkerQuest blog. Learn more about the history of Hall & Sellers. (Submitted on January 20, 2022, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed by Laura Klotz, March 10, 2021

2. Hall & Sellers Press Marker

Marker in front of York County Human Services Center.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,980 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 6, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on March 10, 2021, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania.