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Yorktown is a city in DeWitt County, Texas. The population was 2,271 at the 2000 census. Founded by Captain John York and Charles Eckhardt and named in honor of Captain John York, a famous Indian fighter and was in command of a company of citizens who, under Ben Milam, defeated General Cos in 1835 at the battle of Bexar. For his military services, York received many acres of land in the Coleto Creek area. Captain York died in October, 1848, in a battle with Indians who had raided on the settlement of Yorktown. A historical marker designates York's grave only seven miles from town. Celebrated on the third weekend of October, Western Days is a three day town celebration featuring a carnival, bar-b-q cook-off, horse shoe and washer tournament, quilt show, poker run, and street dancing. Western Days is held downtown at the city park. Numerous food booths and art and craft stands line the streets. Saturday morning begins with a large parade through town. Western days is one of the few festivals in the area that charges no admission to the park or dance. http://www.yorktowntx.com/