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York County’s Claim To Fame York County’s Claim To Fame
York County’s Claim To Fame Don’t overlook the rich and vibrant history of York County. From its role in the American Revolution to its important place in the Industrial Revolution to its role in a beloved candy, the county has played an integral part in the development of America. Philadelphia may like to stake the claim, but the denizens of York have their own claim to first capital of the newly formed United States. The York County capital seat served as the setting for the First Continental Congress from September 30, 1777 to June 27, 1778 after it had to flee Philadelphia because British troops were threatening t…

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