About this property
York is a city in York County, Pennsylvania, United States, and its county seat. Located in South Central Pennsylvania, the city's population was 44,800 at the time of the 2020 census, making it the tenth-most populous city in Pennsylvania. The city has an urban area population of 238,549 and has a metropolitan area population of 456,449. Founded in 1741, York served as the temporary base for the Continental Congress from September 1777 to June 1778, during which the Articles of Confederation were drafted. It is the largest city in the York–Hanover metropolitan area, which is also included in the larger Harrisburg–York–Lebanon combined statistical area of the Susquehanna Valley.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 08001271. It was listed on December 30, 2008.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was York Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed on the National Register?
York Historic District (Boundary Increase) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 30, 2008.
What type of historic resource is York Historic District (Boundary Increase)?
York Historic District (Boundary Increase) is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for York Historic District (Boundary Increase)?
The period of significance for York Historic District (Boundary Increase) is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1741.
Can I research the history near York Historic District (Boundary Increase)?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near York Historic District (Boundary Increase) will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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