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

York County Prison

 
 
York County Prison Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, January 5, 2008
1. York County Prison Marker
Inscription. The old county prison stood on this site from about 1750-1855. In early years of the Revolution, prominent British prisoners of war were held here.
 
Erected by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable BuildingsWar, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list.
 
Location. 39° 57.668′ N, 76° 43.612′ W. Marker is in York, Pennsylvania, in York County. Marker is at the intersection of King Street and S. George St., on the left when traveling east on King 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. 42 South George (within shouting distance of this marker); The Children's Home of York (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Globe Inn (about 400 feet away); York and York County World War II Memorial (about 400 feet away); Provincial Courthouse (about 500 feet away); The First Court House of York County (about 500 feet away); Daniel K. Noell (about 500 feet away); York Goes to War ~ A Community Responds (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in York.
 
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Commercial building now occupies site of prison. image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, January 5, 2008
2. Commercial building now occupies site of prison.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,390 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on January 6, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.

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