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   When was York County incorporated?

   • In 1619, the area which is now York County was included in two of the four incorporations (or "citties") of the proprietary Virginia Company of London which were known as Elizabeth Cittie and James Cittie. In 1634, what is now York County was formed as Charles River Shire, one of the eight original shires of Virginia and named for King Charles I, .

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   What is York County Virginia known for?

   • Formed in 1634 as Charles River Shire, one of the eight original shires (counties) of the Virginia Colony, and renamed York County in 1643, York County is one of the oldest counties in the United States. Yorktown is one of the three points of the Historic Triangle of Colonial Virginia.

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   Where is York County Virginia?

   • The county seat is the unincorporated town of Yorktown. Located on the north side of the Virginia Peninsula, with the York River as its northern border, York County is included in the Virginia Beach – Norfolk – Newport News, VA– NC Metropolitan Statistical Area . York County contains many tributaries of the York River.

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   Where did York County get its name?

   • Aerial view of York, England. York County, Virginia is believed to have taken its name from the English city of York. The county is believed to have been named after the English city of York. For databases and indexes, see Virginia Bible Records .

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   Where can I find information about York County Virginia genealogy?

   • Cyndi's List - List of links for York County, Virginia genealogy. FamilySearch Catalog – The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) in their collection.

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   Where is Yorktown Virginia located?

   • Yorktown, historic town, seat (1634) of York county, southeastern Virginia, U.S. It is situated on the south bank of the York River across from Gloucester Point, just east-southeast of Williamsburg. The area around Yorktown was settled in 1630, but the town itself developed after 1691 when a port was authorized by Virginia’s General Assembly.

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   Formed in 1634 as Charles River Shire, one of the eight original shires (counties) of the Virginia Colony, and renamed York County in 1643, York County is one of the oldest counties in the United States.

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   During its 350-year history, beginning in 1634 as one of Virginia's eight original shires, York County has figured prominently in both the political and economic history of the Virginia Peninsula, the Commonwealth, and the nation.

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   Yorktown’s history precedes 1781. The present location of the charming town was first occupied by the Native-American population for at least 10,000 years prior to European arrival.

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   York County was originally named Charles River County, for Charles I, and was one of the eight shires formed in 1634. The present name was given in 1643, probably in honor of James, duke of York, the second son of Charles I. Its area is 106 square miles, and the county seat is Yorktown.

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   Jun 6, 2024 · Parent County: York County was created in 1634 as an original shire or county. County seat: Yorktown [5] Interactive Map of Virginia County Formation History (1790-1897) - animated maps illustrating Virginia county boundary changes

   • County seat: Yorktown
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7. www.yorkcounty.gov › DocumentCenter › ViewYORKTOWN / COUNTY OF YORK TIMELINE - York County, Virginia

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   1787: The General Assembly of Virginia incorporates Yorktown. 1800: York County’s population is 3,231 according to the 1800 census, a 38% decline from ten years earlier. 1814: A great fire in Yorktown, beginning below the hill, destroys the second Courthouse, which was built in 1733.

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   Jun 9, 2024 · Yorktown, historic town, seat (1634) of York county, southeastern Virginia, U.S. It is situated on the south bank of the York River across from Gloucester Point, just east-southeast of Williamsburg. The area around Yorktown was settled in 1630, but the town itself developed after 1691 when a port.