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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2GX_gen-horatio-gates_York-PA.html
This building was the residence of Gen. Gates in 1778. At that time he was President of Board of War. It was said that the "Conway Cabal" was thwarted here by Lafayette's loyalty to Washington.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2GW_the-four-chaplains_York-PA.html
On February 3, 1943, The Four Chaplains aboard the troop carrier USS Dorchester gave their life jackets to others aboard the torpedoed ship. As the ship sank into the cold waters of the North Atlantic, the four men of God linked arms and died toge…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2GT_hall-sellers-press_York-PA.html
First printing press west of Susquehanna River was set up on this site. Here, government publications and continental currency were printed while Congress met in York, Sept. 1777 to June 1778.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2GR_major-john-clark_York-PA.html
Revolutionary officer, aide-de-camp to General Greene, Auditor of the Continental army, lived on this site.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2GQ_colonel-thomas-hartley_York-PA.html
On this site was the house of Col. Thomas Hartley, first congressman from York County. In 1777, he was prominent in the defense of Philadelphia; led an expedition to avenge the wyoming Massacre in 1778.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2GP_cherry-lane_York-PA.html
Wall of History on Cherry LaneThe outlines of roofs, chimneys, windows and rafters mark the structures which once stood on this site.A. Unfinished brickwork indicates the shadow of a steep roofed log house built by a prosperous tavernkeeper before…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2GM_lewis-miller-1796-1882_York-PA.html
A carpenter by trade, Lewis Miller was a self-taught artist whose whimsical sketches capture the character and spirit of York. Miller created several hundred watercolor images that depict extraordinary events and everyday life in York County. Arti…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2GL_black-horse-tavern_York-PA.html
Old tavern stood on this site, which was the lot granted to Baltzer Spengler by the sons of William Penn for services in the laying out of York in 1741.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2GK_provincial-courthouse_York-PA.html
Continental Congress held its session, Sept. 30, 1777 - June 28, 1778 in Courthouse which stood in the center of this square. Here, Treaties with France and Articles of Confederation were adopted.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2GI_york-and-york-county-world-war-ii-memorial_York-PA.html
In HonorandMemory ofWorld War II Veterans