York is a city located in York County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 40,862. It is the county seat of York County6.
During the American Revolutionary War York served as the temporary capital of the Continental Congress.
York is a center for manufacture of barbells and other equipment for weight training and bodybuilding. There is also a large Harley-Davidson factory. The popular candy, the York Peppermint Pattie was originally manufactured in York; however, in 1988 the company was bought by the nearby Hershey Foods Corporation corporation. York is also the headquarters of York International, one of the largest suppliers of HVAC systems in the U.S..
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Pennsylvania is the most historically significant state in the nation, particularly its main population hub, the eastern seaboard city of Philadelphia, where America's founding fathers shaped the nation after Independence. Pennsylvania is where the first capitol of the United States was. The state gained the nickname 'the Keystone State' due to its key position amongst America's first 13 states.
Pennsylvania, bounded by six other states (New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia and Ohio), offers everything from honeymoon retreats, family style resorts, ski-lodges, an eclectic mix of architecture, scrumptious home-style fare, historic treasures, panoramic cityscapes, pastoral pleasure,
Warren is a city located in Warren County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 10,259. It is the county seat of Warren County.
Barton is a town located in Tioga County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 9,066.
The Town of Barton is in the southwest corner of the county.
History
The Town of Barton was established in 1824. The region was already settled in 1796 when John Shepard bought 1,000 acres (4 km˛) by the current location of Waverly. The source of the town's name is uncertain.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 154.7 km˛ (59.7 mi˛). 153.7 km˛ (59.4 mi˛) of it is land and 1.0 km˛ (0.4 mi˛)
Ashland is a town located in Chemung County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,951.
The Town of Ashland is on the south border of the county, south of Elmira, New York.
History
The Town of Ashland was formed in 1867 from the Town of Southport.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 37.6 km˛ (14.5 mi˛). 36.6 km˛ (14.1 mi˛) of it is land and 1.0 km˛ (0.4 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 2.55% water.
The Chemung River flows across the town. Ashland is on
Ripley is a town located in Chautauqua County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,636.
This article describes the town of Ripley as a whole. The U.S. Census provides additional demographic detail that descibes the community of Ripley, although those details are included in the aggregate values in this article. See: Ripley (CDP), New York.
The Town of Ripley, incorporated in 1817, is in the northeast corner of the county, and is on the shore of Lake Erie There are no incorporated villages in the town.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town
