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York, Pennsylvania

Located in York County, Pennsylvania, York was founded in 1741. 'First Capital of the United States' — Continental Congress met here 1777-1778. Harley-Davidson has manufacturing operations here.
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Founded 1741 | Population 44,000 | Peak 44,000 (2024) | County York County

Top 10 Most Important Events for York, Pennsylvania

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1741Founded: Named for York, England.
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1777Capital: Continental Congress met here — adopted Articles of Confederation.
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1791Economic Development: York grew through the automobile industry.
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2010Modern Era: York continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Did You Know?

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'First Capital of the United States' — Continental Congress met here 1777-1778.
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Harley-Davidson has manufacturing operations here.
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York Barbell Company made it the 'Weightlifting Capital.'.
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York is located in York County, Pennsylvania.
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York was founded in 1741.

Famous People from York, Pennsylvania

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J. Michael Bishop
Physician, Chemist · Born Feb 22, 1936 · Age 90
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Jeff Koons
Photographer, Businessperson · Born Jan 21, 1955 · Age 71
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Craig Sheffer
Screenwriter, Actor · Born Apr 23, 1960 · Age 65
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Tom Wolf
Businessperson, Politician · Born Nov 17, 1948 · Age 77
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Jacob L. Devers
Basketball Coach · Born Sep 8, 1887 · Died Oct 15, 1979 (age 92)
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