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

Town of Yorkville
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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. It 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.

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: York County Gold Star Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); York Purple Heart Monument (about 400 feet away); York County Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away); Revolutionary War Patriots (about 500 feet away); Historic York, S.C. (about 500 feet away); 105 East Liberty Street (about 600 feet away); Bratton Store (about 600 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). 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. The marker is located within the boundary of the York Historic

Town of York Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 6, 2008

2. Town of York Marker

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 1,669 times since then and 34 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.

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