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

Articles of Confederation

1. Articles of Confederation Marker

The marker has been temporarly removed and replaced with a Christmas Tree. Photo is from another source.

Inscription. Our nation's first constitution. Adopted November 15, 1777, in the York County Courthouse, the Articles united the 13 colonies by establishing the government of the United States of America. Remained in effect until replaced by the Constitution in 1789.

Erected by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 15, 1741.

Location. 39° 57.756′ N, 76° 43.66′ W. Marker is in York, Pennsylvania, in York County. Marker is at the intersection of E. Market Street and George Street, on the left when traveling east on E. 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. McClean House (here, next to this marker); York surrenders to save city (here, next to this marker); Trolley Master Station (a few steps from this marker); Continental Treasury (a few steps from this marker); Continental Congress (a few steps from this marker); The Underground Railroad and Precursors to War

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(a few steps from this marker); Black Horse Tavern (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.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Articles of Confederation

Also see . . .
1. Our Documents - Image of Articles of Confederation. (Submitted on January 6, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
2. The U.S. Constitution on Line - Text of Articles of Confederation. (Submitted on January 6, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)

Photographed By Shane Oliver, July 23, 2022

2. Articles of Confederation Marker

Looking North from S. George St. Marker is in left forefront. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Henry T. McLin, September 29, 2009

3. Looking North from S. George St. Marker is in left forefront.

Photographed By Shane Oliver, July 23, 2022

4. Articles of Confederation Marker

The “York Surrenders to Save City” marker can be seen towards the front, while the “McClean House” marker can be seen towards the rear.

Building at intersection image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, January 5, 2008

5. Building at intersection

Marker is in front of bank. There are historic markers at each corner of this intersection which was the town center in 1777.

Articles of Confederation, Page 1 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Wikimedia Commons

6. Articles of Confederation, Page 1

Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,577 times since then and 21 times this year. Last updated on August 7, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. Photos: 1. submitted on January 5, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on August 22, 2022, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 3. submitted on September 30, 2009, by Henry T. McLin of Hanover, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on August 22, 2022, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 5. submitted on January 5, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 6. submitted on November 12, 2011. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.