Interesting Facts

First capital city? During the American Revolution, the Continental Congress met in York in 1778 and approved the Articles of Confederation, the first document to refer to the "United States of America."
Snack time! Stauffer animal crackers, Snyder's of Hanover pretzels and Frito Lay Doritos are manufactured in York.
Famous residents of York County include actor Craig Sheffer, who appeared in the movie "A River Runs Through It," artist Jeffrey Koons, and bluegrass musician Del McCoury.
Nicknamed "Muscletown USA," York is home to York Barbell, a leading manufacturer of weight-lifting equipment.
Born to be wild! Harley-Davidson has a major plant in York, where over half of the company's employees work.
Softball capital of the world! York's Veterans Memorial Park hosts numerous softball tournaments on its nine fields each year.
The Heritage Rail Trail runs to the border of Maryland and is the longest non-motorized rail trail in the US.
The graves of Philip Livingston and James Smith, signers of the Declaration of Independence, are located in York.
The Gates and Plough Complex contains two of the town's oldest surviving buildings. The 1741 Plough Tavern was a central gathering spot, and the 1751 Gates House accommodated General Gates for the Continental Congress in 1778.
Back to the roots! The Agricultural and Industrial Museum focuses on the livelihood of York County through historical displays of farming equipment, machinery, and vehicles of all sorts. You'll see everything from a Conestoga wagon to a grist mill!