York in York County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Town of Yorkville / Town of York

Town of Yorkville Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 6, 2008

1. Town of Yorkville Marker

Inscription. Town of Yorkville Formerly known as Fergus's Cross Roads, later Yorkville, this county seat was established in 1785 on land originally granted to John Miller in 1767. According to Robert Mills, the town in 1826 had 8 stores, 5 taverns, a male and female academy, post office, printing office, and about 80 houses. The coming of the railroad in 1852 brought prosperity which was reflected in fine homes, public buildings, and educational institutions.
Town of York During the Reconstruction period, turmoil in this area resulted in the sending of Federal troops under Col. Lewis Merrill to Yorkville and the declaration of martial law in 1871. Merrill was stationed at nearby Roses's Hotel. During this time the agricultural economy of the area suffered greatly, but Reconstruction ended in 1876 and recovery gradually took place. In 1896 textiles came to the town, whose name was changed to York in 1915.

Erected 1981 by York County Historical Commission. (Marker Number 46-20.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Notable Places • Political Subdivisions. A significant historical year for this entry is 1785.

Location. 34° 59.679′ N, 81° 14.404′ W. Marker

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is in York, South Carolina, in York County. Marker is on N. Roosevelt 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 Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic York, S.C. (about 500 feet away); Trinity M. E. Church, South (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Historic York (about 600 feet away); York County Courthouse (about 700 feet away); First Presbyterian Church (about 700 feet away); York County Courthouses (about 700 feet away); Bratton House Site / Jefferson Davis's Flight (approx. 0.2 miles away); Barnett Brothers Circus, 1929 ~ 1945 / Bennett Brothers Circus, 1929 ~ 1938 (approx. ¼ mile away); York County Confederate Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in York.

Also see . . .
1. York, South Carolina. York is a city in York County, South Carolina, United States. (Submitted on September 16, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

2. Col. Lewis Merrill. Lewis Merrill (1834-96) was a career officer in the United States Army noted for his work in resisting the early Ku Klux Klan organization in several Southern states. (Submitted on September 16, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

3. York Historic District.

Town of York Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 6, 2008

2. Town of York Marker

The marker is located within the boundary of the York Historic District. (Submitted on February 28, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 6, 2008

3. Town of Yorkville Marker

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 6, 2008

4. Town of York Marker

Marker is adjacent to York City Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 6, 2008

5. Marker is adjacent to York City Hall

From the National Register nomination form: "Built in 1929, the York City Hall is a two-story brick commercial structure with projecting parapet wall."

Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,285 times since then and 25 times this year. Last updated on September 9, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 6, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.