York, Pennsylvania is known as the White Rose City, the white rose being the symbol of the House of York, the English royal House of Plantagenet. It is the county seat of York County. It was founded in 1741 and served as the temporary capital of the Continental Congress during the Revolutionary War. It was incorporated as a borough in 1787 and as a city in 1887.
Recommended Resources
Greater York Region Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber is a business membership organization formed for the purpose of advocating for the business and economic interests of York and the surrounding region. Its site includes a guide to the region for visitors, online or in published form upon request.
http://www.gatewaytomaine.org/
The YLT is a non-profit, member-supported, tax-exempt organization established for the purpose of conserving and protecting, through acquisition or conservation easement, land that its stakeholders deem to be important ecological, historic, scenic, agricultural or educational properties. Its properties are defined, and information is provided about how landowners and others can contribute to the organization's efforts.
http://www.yorklandtrust.org/
Located in York Beach, the York Zoo offers a variety of family rides, paddle boats, miniature golf, a petting zoo, haunted house and other activities and attractions. Its animals and attractions are described, along with its operating hours, prices, directions, groups and corporate policies, discount coupons and employment opportunities.
http://www.yorkzoo.com/
The official town site offers general and contact information for its municipal departments, services, and key personnel, provides access to agendas, a calendar of meetings and activities, and other public documents, as well as a directory of local businesses, facilities and services.
http://www.yorkmaine.org/
