About this blog
I've been editor of the York (Pa.) Daily Record/Sunday News for 8 years and managing editor of the newspaper for 15 years before that. So, York Town Square explores the rapidly changing world of journalism. And I studied York/Adams' history in graduate school, have written six books about these fascinating southcentral Pennsylvania counties and serve on the York County (Pa.) Heritage Trust board. So, this blog deals with regional history. Often, journalism and history meet here. They're part of a continuum anyway. My hope is that this site intrigues readers on both accounts in giving a daily dose of journalism/history. Or history/journalism. Contact me at jem@ydr.com or become friends on Facebook or follower on Twitter, @JamesMcClure.
Daily Archives: April 11, 2007
Marquis de Lafayette captivates folks even today
The York County Heritage Trust owns and sometimes displays 16 panels linking to York County in the American Revolution. They were painted in 1927, the 150th anniversary of the Continental Congress’ visit to York. This panel of the Marquis de … Continue reading
Posted in American Revolution, Archives, all posts, Events, Local landmarks, Mail bag, People, War
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In Seven Valleys, Pa.: The Great Watermelon Train Wreck
Eighty-nine years later, people still talk about the fruit train wreck on the Northern Central Railroad in Seven Valleys. Also of interest: Ma & Pa Railroad Locomotive No. 2 lost by a landslide in York Township and ‘Rocks in the … Continue reading
