Continental Registry - York, PA
N 39° 57.768 W 076° 43.662
18S E 352440 N 4425057
Eighty-six years ago, this historic sign and a whole slew of others at the turn of the century were placed about York to commemorate the Revolutionary War and York's critical role they played in the nation's independence.
Waymark Code: WM9AWM
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 07/24/2010
Views: 6
The sign may be found on the bottom left attached to the massive stone foundation of Citizen's Bank. The sign is located in historic Continental Square, the most important piece of real estate in the York historic district and, as some may argue, York County. The sign reads:
This Corner was the Site of The
CONTINENTAL TREASURY
While Congress was i Session in York
September 1777 to June 1778
In Perpetuation Thereof
This Tablet was Erected By
Yorktown Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution
1924
Group that erected the marker: Daughters of the American Revolution
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
1 North George Street
York, PA USA
17404
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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