York, ME Tourist Attractions
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York (pop. 13,000) was settled in 1624 under the name Agamenticus and became the town of York in 1652. York is one of the oldest towns in Maine. The town contains a number of Colonial structures such as churches and houses, dating from the 1700s.The York River makes this area a popular place for boating, swimming, hiking, and other outdoor recreational activities.
Yarmouth Historical Society and Museum of History
The Old York Historical Society owns a number of restored homes. Thirty minute guided tours of each house are available and all maintain the same hours. Admission price includes access to all properties.
Jefferds Tavern
Originally built in 1750 in Wells, the Jefferds Tavern in York was first owned by Samuel Jefferds. It was handed down through the generations until it reached William E. Barry, an architect who restored the home in the 1920's. Following his death the Tavern fell into a state of disrepair and was eventually bought by Elizabeth Perkins, who had it dismantled and moved to York in the early 1940s. The Tavern has since been restored again and is open to the public for tours.
Emerson-Wilcox House
The Emerson-Wilcox house in York has seen a number of different additions and been used in a variety of ways including, a general store, stage tavern, tailor shop, post office, home, and museum. Built in 1742 the house is furnished in antiques spanning from the mid 1700s to the mid 1800s.
Elizabeth Perkins House
The Elizabeth Perkins House in York which began as a small one-room house in 1686. It has undergone a variety of additions and restorations. Most of the restorations and decorating was done between 1900 to 1935 by Elizabeth Perkins.
John Hancock Warehouse
The John Hancock Warehouse in York was owned by John Hancock in the 1700s. Today it is the only remaining commercial building from the Colonial period in the town. It features exhibits on the maritime history of the Yorks.
Old Gaol
Built in 1719, the Old Gaol building served as a jail in York until 1860. The building shows the structure of jails in the 18th century and also displays other historical artifacts.
Old Schoolhouse
The Old Schoolhouse in York was built in 1745. It is the oldest one-room school house in Maine. There is a display on the history of education.
