History

The Lafayette Club was formed in late 1898 by prominent men of the community - county judges, bankers, industrialists, and merchants - as an exclusive social club. Although there is no record of how the members decided on the name Lafayette Club, there is reason to believe that it comes from the Conway Cabal plot to depose General George Washington. At a dinner in York given by General Gates, who hoped to replace Washington as Commander-in-Chief, the Marquis de Lafayette proposed a toast "to our Commander-in-Chief General Washington. May he remain at the head of the army until independence is won!". This effectively ended any threat to General Washington.

In early 1912, the members of the Lafayette Club purchased a fine federal period residence one block east of Center Square, The elegant yet warm four-story clubhouse offers its members and guests an outstanding facility. Features include: formal parlor, reading room, warm main dining room with fireplace and stained glass windows, rich wood paneled tavern/grille room with painted murals depicting colonial York, at the time of Lafayette's final visit.

Today, the Lafayette Club continues its tradition as the premier business club of York, offering fine food, beverage and fellowship to Ladies and Gentlemen in a congenial atmosphere.