Lancaster County
Formed on May 10, 1729 out of Chester County. Named for Lancashire, England. County seat, Lancaster, was laid out in 1730 and chartered a city in 1818. It was the State capital, 1799-1812. County is noted for its rich farmland and ethnic diversity.
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Marker data: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission via data.pa.gov
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