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

Inscription.
Through this intersection originally called Fergus Crossroads have passed General Thomas Sumter - The Gamecock
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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in the Midlands

and in the Olde English District. It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bratton Store (a few steps from this marker); York County Courthouse

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(within shouting distance of this marker); York County Courthouses (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Bratton House Site / Jefferson Davis's Flight (within shouting distance of this marker); Trinity M. E. Church, South (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); York County Gold Star Memorial (about 600 feet away); York County Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away); Town of Yorkville / Town of York (about 600 feet away); Revolutionary War Patriots (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in York.

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 in the most convenient part of the county, with a

Wide view Historic York Marker, York County Courthouse in background image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, February 17, 2024

2. Wide view Historic York Marker, York County Courthouse in background

tax levied to cover the cost of "building the court houses, prisons, pillories, whipping posts and stocks." Fergus’s Crossroads was near the geographic center of the newly formed county and was chosen for the site of the new county seat.

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. Historic York Marker

York County Court House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 6, 2008

4. 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."

Historic York image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 6, 2008

5. Historic York

The York County Courthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,592 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 9, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 2. submitted on August 8, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 9, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.