York in York County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
General Marquis de Lafayette 1757 - 1834
"Serving America is to my heart an inexpressible happiness"
General Marquis de Lafayette
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1778.
Location. 39° 57.684′ N, 76° 43.884′ W. Marker is in York, Pennsylvania, in York County. Marker is at the intersection of W. Market Street and Pershing Ave., on the left 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gen. Horatio Gates (here, next to this marker); Golden Plough Tavern (a few steps from this marker); The Articles of Confederation (within shouting distance of this marker); York (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); Revolutionary War Patriots (within shouting distance of this marker); The Four Chaplains (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in York.
Also see . . . Society of the Cincinnati. (Submitted on January 6, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 10, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,287 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 6, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.