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In 1777 Thomas Paine walked the
streets of colonial York contemplating the "times that try
men's souls." While Washington was at Valley Forge, it was
in York's Colonial Courthouse that the Articles of
Confederation were drafted and adopted, uniting the thirteen
original colonies.
York is the White Rose City and a city of many firsts. The
first steamboat and coal locomotive produced in the United
States was made in York. The first town West of the
Susquehanna River; this Nation's first Capital, and the
first place the words "United States of America" were
spoken.
York County is a balanced community of both urban and rural
experiences. The citizens of York have a history they are
proud of, as rich as York is in history, it is rich in
diversity as well. Although we don't have a large minority
population, it is growing and will continue to grow and
represent significant business potential for area businesses
and employees, customers and suppliers.
York is considered a great place to raise a family, with a
low cost of living, moderate climate, low crime rate and
small town charm.
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