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York County Historical Committee
Yorktown, Virginia

Archaeology, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Park

York County was originally named Charles River, and was one of the eight original 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 123 square miles, and the county seat is Yorktown.

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