York County Map, Pennsylvania
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York County, Pennsylvania
York County is in south-central Pennsylvania, right on the Maryland border. Historians love this place. The Continental Congress met here during the Revolutionary War.
These days, it’s a mix of urban and rural. York is the biggest city and county seat. You’ve got your pick of things to do. It’s also home to the York Fair, which is one of the oldest in the country.
Gettysburg isn’t far if you want even more history. The Susquehanna River forms the eastern border. It’s great for outdoor activities. Manufacturing’s still big here. Harley-Davidson has a plant in York. The county has good farmland too. It’s a place with deep roots and a bright future.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | York County |
| County Seat | York |
| Population | Approximately 461,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | York, Hanover, Red Lion, Dallastown, Spring Grove, Shrewsbury |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 83, U.S. Highway 30, U.S. Highway 15, State Highway 74 |
| FIPS Code | 42-133 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 910 square miles (904 sq mi land, 6 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Cumberland County (North), Dauphin County (Northeast), Lancaster County (East), Harford County, Maryland (Southeast), Baltimore County, Maryland (South), Carroll County, Maryland (Southwest), Adams County (West) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (EST) |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 39°55’N, 76°73’W |
| Etymology | Named after the city of York in Yorkshire, England |
| Major Landmarks | York Fairgrounds, York County History Center, Codorus State Park, Indian Steps Museum |
| Website | York County Website |
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