York County facts for kids

York County is a name used for several different places around the world. A "county" is a type of area or region, much like a district or a province, that helps organize a country or state. Many of these places are named after the historic city of York in England, which has a long and interesting history.

What is a County?

A county is a way to divide a larger area, like a state or a country, into smaller parts. This helps with things like local government, managing schools, and providing services to people who live there. Each county usually has its own local government that makes decisions for that specific area.

York Counties Around the World

Because of the historical importance of York in England, many places in countries that were once part of the British Empire were named "York County."

In Australia

• York County, Western Australia
• County of York (South Australia)

In Canada

• York County, New Brunswick
• York County, Ontario

In the United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom, the historic county of Yorkshire was very large. It was later divided into smaller areas, which were also called "counties" or "ridings."

• Yorkshire, England
• County of York, East Riding
• County of York, North Riding
• County of York, West Riding

In the United States

Many states in the United States have a York County. These were often named by early settlers who came from England.

• York County, Maine
• York County, Massachusetts, which was an older county that is now part of Maine
• York County, Nebraska
• York County, Pennsylvania
• York County, South Carolina
• York County, Virginia

Other Places Named York

• New York County, New York is actually the official name for the island of Manhattan in New York City. Even though it's called a "county," most people just call it Manhattan.

See also

In Spanish: Condado de York para niños