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Founded in 1749, York County was the fifth county in Pennsylvania and the first to be formed west of the Susquehanna River. Convinced that the area had gained sufficient population, wealth, and the need for a local government, the provincial governor and general assembly separated York from Lancaster County on August 19, 1749.
In 1999, the county honored the 250th Anniversary of this occasion with a year-long celebration. Highlighted by a grand parade held in August, events throughout the year honored the rich history of York County's past and heralded the promise of the county's future.
Artist: Wayne A. Fettro
Design: Beverly Kennedy
Sponsored by York County Commissioners
In 1999, the county honored the 250th Anniversary of this occasion with a year-long celebration. Highlighted by a grand parade held in August, events throughout the year honored the rich history of York County's past and heralded the promise of the county's future.
Artist: Wayne A. Fettro
Design: Beverly Kennedy
Sponsored by York County Commissioners
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| HM Number | HM1WEV |
|---|---|
| Tags | |
| Historical Period | 18th Century |
| Historical Place | Town |
| Marker Type | Historic District |
| Marker Class | Historical Marker |
| Marker Style | Carved Stone |
| Year Placed | 2000 |
| Placed By | York Murals, York County Commissioners, and Wilton Armetale |
| Marker Condition | No reports yet |
| Date Added | Saturday, December 31st, 2016 at 9:01pm PST -08:00 |
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| UTM (WGS84 Datum) | 18S E 352188 N 4424942 |
|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees | 39.96171667, -76.73061667 |
| Degrees and Decimal Minutes | N 39° 57.703', W 76° 43.837' |
| Degrees, Minutes and Seconds | 39° 57' 42.1800" N, 76° 43' 50.2200" W |
| Driving Directions | Google Maps |
| Area Code(s) | 717 |
| Can be seen from road? | Yes |
| Is marker in the median? | No |
| Which side of the road? | Marker is on the right when traveling West |
| Closest Postal Address | At or near 127 W Market St, York PA 17401, US |
| Alternative Maps | Google Maps, MapQuest, Bing Maps, Yahoo Maps, MSR Maps, OpenCycleMap, MyTopo Maps, OpenStreetMap |
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