York (disambiguation) Facts for Kids

"York" can mean many different things! It's a name used for cities, towns, regions, and even people around the world. This page will help you find out what "York" you are looking for.

Places Called York
Music Called York
People and Families Called York
- Important Titles
- People with the Surname York
Other Uses of York
See also

Places Called York

The name "York" is used for many places across the globe. Here are some of the most well-known ones.

York in Australia

Cape York Peninsula: This is a large, wild area in Queensland, Australia. It's known for its beautiful nature and is at the very top of Australia.
York, Western Australia: A historic town in Western Australia, known for its old buildings and farming.
Yorke Peninsula: A peninsula in South Australia, famous for its coastline and farming.

York in Canada

Canada has several places named York, especially in Ontario.

Regional Municipality of York: Often called York Region, this is a large area north of Toronto, Ontario. Many people live and work here.
York, Toronto: This is a district within the big city of Toronto, Ontario. It used to be its own town.
York, Upper Canada: This was the old name for Toronto before 1834.
York, Prince Edward Island: A small community on Prince Edward Island, one of Canada's eastern provinces.

York in England

City of York: This is a famous historic city in North Yorkshire, England. It's known for its ancient walls, a big cathedral called York Minster, and Viking history.
Yorkshire: This is a large county in England, and "County of York" is another name for it.

York in the United States

The United States has many towns and cities named York. Here are a few:

York, Alabama: A small city in Alabama.
York, Maine: A town in Maine, known for its beaches and history.
York, Nebraska: A city in Nebraska.
York, New York: A town in New York State.
York, Pennsylvania: A city in Pennsylvania with a rich history.
York, South Carolina: A city in South Carolina.
York River (Virginia): A river in Virginia that flows into the Chesapeake Bay.
New York State: A very large and famous state in the northeastern United States.

Music Called York

York (group): This is a German group that makes dance music.
York (album): An album by an American rapper named Blu.

People and Families Called York

The name York is also important in history and for many people.

Important Titles

Archbishop of York: This is a very important leader in the Church of England, second only to the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Duke of York: This is a special title given to members of the British Royal Family. Many princes have held this title throughout history.
House of York: This was a powerful family of English kings in the 1400s. They were involved in famous wars called the Wars of the Roses.

People with the Surname York

York (explorer): An African slave who was an important part of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, exploring the western United States.
Dwight Yorke: A famous football (soccer) player from Trinidad and Tobago.

Other Uses of York

Avro York: A type of British transport airplane from the 1940s.
York City F.C.: A professional football (soccer) club based in the city of York, England.
York City Knights: A rugby league football club also from York, England.
York Imperial: A type of apple that first grew in Pennsylvania a long time ago.
York International: A company that makes heating and air conditioning systems.
HMS York: The name given to several warships in the British Royal Navy.
York Peppermint Pattie: A popular candy made in the United States.

York (disambiguation) facts for kids

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