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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2HP_york-inter-state-fair_West-York-PA.html
Recognized as America's oldest agricultural fair, dating its origin from a charter issued by the Penns in 1765. Discontinued after 1815, the fair has been conducted annually since 1853 by the York County Agricultural Society. The present ground ha…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2HN_jacob-l-devers-1887-1979_York-PA.html
Born and raised here, he rose to the rank of Four Star General, 1945. the Army's youngest Brig. Gen. In 1940; he became commander of European operations in World War II and had a key role in the liberation of France, 1944. Buried, Arlington Nation…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2HM_philip-livingston_York-PA.html
One of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence; died in June, 1778, while attending Continental Congress as delegate from New York. His grave is about 300 feet west of here.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2HL_james-smallwood-schoolhouse_York-PA.html
Built in 1892, this school was part of a movement to create schools for the education of black students by black teachers, and is representative of the national struggle for equal education, regardless of race. Named in memory of James Smallwood, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2HK_phineas-davis_York-PA.html
Site of shop where, in 1831, Davis designed and built first coal-burning locomotive steam engine in United States, called "The York." Here, also, was built "The Codorus," first iron steamboat made in America.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2HJ_york-county-prison_York-PA.html
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.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2HH_york-house_York-PA.html
Built in 1860 by Charles Billmeyer, railroad car manufacturer. Noted for its hand-painted ceiling and exquisite interior ornamentation, building is outstanding example of mansion-type Victorian architecture.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2HF_james-smith_York-PA.html
A signer of the Declaration of Independence, delegate to Continental Congress, Colonel of Associators, lawyer and ironmaster, lies buried in this churchyard.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2HE_york-liberty-bell_York-PA.html
Old bell originally hung in Provincial Courthouse; now in the vestibule of this church. Announced the signing of Declaration of Independence and sessions of Congress when it met in York.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2HD_york-meeting_York-PA.html
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.
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