York County Heritage Trust
A collection of eight historical sites, the York County Heritage Trust offers visitors a taste of the diverse history of York County, Pennsylvania. citysearch.com
Samuel S. Haldeman
The internationally known scientist and philologist was born one-quarter mile south, in the mansion at Locust Grove. Built 1811 by his grandfather, John B. Haldeman, this was the younger ... hmdb.org
Penn Common
York, Pennsylvania. Since 1741, when the town of York was founded, Penn Common has been used as an area for public gatherings. In 1816, the Common was deeded to the Borough of York by the... hmdb.org
William C. Goodridge
Here lived an ex-slave born 1805, who became a prominent York businessman, 1824-1863. Tanner, newspaper distributor, barber. Erected York's first five-story building. His 13 rail cars ope... hmdb.org
York Surrenders To Save City
In 1863, York became the largest Northern town occupied by the Confederate Army. The center of one of the richest farming regions in the Union, York was virtually defenseless as the Rebel... hmdb.org
Golden Plough Tavern
Possibly the oldest surviving building in York. Built, c. 1741, by Martin Eichelberger, native of the German Black Forest. Its massive hewn half-timbers reflect a style almost unknown tod... hmdb.org
York House
A center for Friends' activities since 1766. It is the oldest existing house of worship in York. The eastern part of the building was erected in 1766; the western part about 1783. hmdb.org
York County Prison
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. citysearch.com
Conoy Indian Town
From about 1718-1743, the Conoy Indian Tribe had its settlement slightly to the west of here. Closely related to the Nanticoke Tribe, with whom they eventually merged, the Conoy Indians g... hmdb.org
In The Old Court House Here At York
The French Alliance was ratified by the Continental Congress May 4, 1778. In the darkest period of the Revolutionary War it brought hope and joy to General Washington and the Continental ... hmdb.org
York City Ice Arena
from September 30, 1777 to June 27, 1778 The Articles of Confederation were adopted here November 15, 1777 with the name The United States of America hmdb.org