York in York County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Historic York
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 6, 2008
1. Historic York Marker
Through this intersection originally called Fergus Crossroads have passed
General Daniel Morgan - Hero of Cowpens
Lord Cornwallis - British Comdr at Yorktown
Col. Banastre Tarleton - British Comdr at Cowpens
William Gilmore Simms - S.C. Author & Historian
General Micah Jenkins- C.S.A.
President Jefferson Davis and
the Confederate Cabinet in 1865
General & Governor Wade Hampton
This corner has probably witnesed the passing of more historic men than any spot in the up country of South Carolina.
Erected 1960 by York County Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.
Location. 34° 59.646′ N, 81° 14.525′ W. Marker is in York, South Carolina, in York County. Marker is at the intersection of W. Liberty Street (State Highway 5) and S. Congress Street (U.S. 321), on the left when traveling west on W. Liberty Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: York SC 29745, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. York County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); York County Courthouses
this page online
Regarding Historic York. The town of York was originally known as Fergus’s Crossroads for a tavern, owned by two brothers, William and John Fergus, that was located at the intersection of the road from Rutherfordton to Camden and the road from Charlottesburg (Charlotte) to Augusta. When the county of York was established in 1785, the state statute required each county to erect a courthouse and public buildings
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 6, 2008
2. Historic York Marker
Also see . . .
1. York County Courthouse. The York County Courthouse, built in 1914, is an historic courthouse located at West Liberty and South Congress streets in the city of York in York County, South Carolina. (Submitted on September 16, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. York County Courthouse. York County Courthouse is significant as a courthouse design of prominent architect William Augustus Edwards. (Submitted on September 16, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
3. York Historic District. The York Historic District consists of approximately 180 contributing properties located in the significant downtown commercial and residential areas of the town of York. (Submitted on February 2, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 6, 2008
3. York County Court House
This marker is in the Court yard. From the National Register nomination form: "The façade features a colossal Ionic tetrastyle portico, projecting from a three-bay entrance pavilion on the five-bay elevation. The portico is of stone as are the entablature and the basement story. The cornice is raked into a pediment, which features a central recessed medallion, with flanking triangular recesses, in its tympanum."
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 6, 2008
4. Historic York
The York County Courthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,223 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 9, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
