York, County seat in south-central Pennsylvania, United States.
Description
York is a county seat in south-central Pennsylvania, positioned at about 223 meters (730 feet) above sea level, with residential neighborhoods, commercial streets, and industrial zones. The streets follow a grid pattern in the historic core, while newer districts extend further out.
History
The settlement was laid out in 1741 and named after the English city of York. In 1777, delegates of the Continental Congress met here and adopted the Articles of Confederation during the Revolution.
Culture
Residents often refer to their home as the "White Rose City," a name recalling the historic connection to the House of York. Many buildings downtown display white roses as decorative motifs, making this connection visible throughout the center.
Practical
The city offers local bus routes connecting residential areas to downtown, schools, and shopping streets. Many routes downtown can be covered on foot, while a car proves useful for reaching more distant destinations.
Did you know?
Between 1903 and 1917, thousands of Pullman automobiles were manufactured here, contributing to early American automotive industry. Local workshops played an important role in developing new vehicle models during that period.
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Golden Plough Tavern
168 m
York Central Market
138 m
Barnett Bobb House
319 m
Billmeyer House
454 m
Smyser-Bair House
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York County History Center
510 m
Strand Theatre
94 m
Capitol Theatre
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114 mHIVE Artspace
357 mUnlimited Vibe
382 mPA College of Art & Design
374 mCreatives on King
322 mKing's Courtyard Artist's Collective
356 m
Laurel–Rex Fire Company House
272 mKaleidoscope
386 mPears
398 mThe Shibuya Soul Steppers
396 mMarketview Arts
160 mLooking Back
418 mYork
399 mRebirth
390 mRetro Birth
362 mThird Eye
367 mUntitled
372 mSweet Encounter
316 mBird for Spoken Word
368 mThe Tinker
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