York

by Scott D. Butcher

Book Overview

York has been America's historic crossroads since the town was laid out in 1741. From 1777 through 1778, it was the seat of American government from which the Second Continental Congress led the fledgling nation. Less than a century later, York became the largest northern town occupied by the Confederate army. Gilded Age prosperity created a vibrant and growing town throughout the first half of the twentieth century. York showcases this period with...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738538191
• ISBN13: 9780738538198
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.6" x 9.3"