The History of Lancaster
Lancaster has a fascinating, varied and ancient history, with royal connections. The Romans established a garrison on the hill by the river. The city’s first recorded name, Lancastre, meaning ‘Roman fort on the River Lune’ is recorded in the Domesday book in 1086.
History - City of Lancaster, PA
Lancaster is one of the oldest inland cities in the United States of America. It is 71 miles west of Philadelphia and is snuggled along the north and west by the mighty Susquehanna River. German immigrants, known as Pennsylvania Dutch (from “Deutsch” meaning German), were the first to settle in the area in 1709.
Lancaster, Pennsylvania - Wikipedia
Settled in the 1720s, Lancaster is one of the oldest inland cities in the US. It served as the capital of Pennsylvania from 1799 to 1812. The city's primary industries include healthcare, tourism, public administration, manufacturing, and both professional and semi-professional services.
A History of Lancaster - Local Histories
2021年5月2日 · Lancaster began when the Romans built a fort in the area about 80 AD. A small town grew up alongside the fort because the soldiers provided a market for the townspeople’s goods. However Roman civilization declined in the 4th century and in the 5th century, the Romans abandoned Britain.
Lancaster, Lancashire - Wikipedia
The city's long history is marked by Lancaster Roman Fort, Lancaster Castle, Lancaster Priory Church, Lancaster Cathedral and the Ashton Memorial. It is the seat of Lancaster University and has a campus of the University of Cumbria .
Lancaster | History, Attractions & Castle | Britannica
2024年12月7日 · Lancaster, urban area (from 2011 built-up area) and city (district), administrative and historic county of Lancashire, northwestern England, at the head of the estuary of the River Lune, 7 miles (11 km) from the Irish Sea. Lancaster grew on the site of a Roman station, and traces of the Roman fortification walls remain.
A City with Deep Roots: The History of Lancaster
2019年8月29日 · Lancaster served as the state’s capital from 1799 until 1812, and was the nation’s capital a few decades earlier, for a brief period in 1777. Many of the city’s most popular attractions have historic roots. The scenic Wheatland estate was once the Lancaster home of James Buchanan, 15th President of the United States.
Lancaster | Amish, History, Population, & Map | Britannica
2024年12月1日 · Lancaster, city, seat of Lancaster county, southeastern Pennsylvania, U.S., and the center of a metropolitan area comprising a number of small towns and boroughs, 71 miles (114 km) west of Philadelphia. The original site on Conestoga Creek, known as Gibson’s Pasture, or Hickory Town, was made the county seat in 1729, the year after Lancaster ...
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The History of Lancaster
It has been determined that the Lancaster name is of Norman origin, and was first found in Lancashire where they held a family seat as Constables of Lancaster Castle (see below) from very ancient times. One of the first records of the family was found in Litherland, one of the ancient manors of Aughton.