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Yorktown BattlefieldOld Guard on Yorktown Day
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Yorktown Battlefield
Civil War Yorktown
Civil War cannon firing by re-enactors
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Civil War cannon firing
 
Painting of Colonial Yorktown  

Did You Know?
During the period of its peak prosperity from 1740-1770, the town of Yorktown contained 250-300 buildings and had almost 2000 residents. Approximately 80% of the town were damaged or destroyed during the 1781 siege. Today Yorktown is still an active community of about 200 residents.

Last Updated: June 17, 2006 at 16:39 EST