National Register of Historic Places

York Meetinghouse

York, York County, Pennsylvania

Listed

May 5, 1975

Type

Building

Period

Civil War

Ref No.

75001683

About this property

The York Meetinghouse is a historic, American Quaker meeting house that is located at 135 West Philadelphia Street in York, York County, Pennsylvania. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. Built in 1766, this historic structure was expanded in 1783. The original building was a two-bay brick structure with a gable roof. The addition nearly doubled the size of the building. It is a two-bay brick structure with another entrance and window. The meeting house is still used for regular worship.

Location

134 West Philadelphia St.

York, York County, Pennsylvania

39.96180, -76.73575

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Questions about this property

When was York Meetinghouse listed on the National Register?

York Meetinghouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 5, 1975.

What type of historic resource is York Meetinghouse?

York Meetinghouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for York Meetinghouse?

The period of significance for York Meetinghouse is recorded as the civil_war era.

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