York in York County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
203 East Liberty Street
York Historic District
Photographed by Mark Parker, November 1, 2024
1. 203 East Liberty Street Marker
South Carolina Department of Archives and History
203 East Liberty Street
York Historic District
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 34° 59.557′ N, 81° 14.318′ W. Marker is in York, South Carolina, in York County. It is at the intersection of East Liberty Street (South Carolina Route 161) and Vector Street, on the right when traveling west on East Liberty Street. The marker is under the porch to the right of the front entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 203 E Liberty St, 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 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 110 East Liberty Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 213 East Liberty Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 105 East Liberty Street (about 300 feet away); 217 East Liberty Street (about 400 feet away); 216 East Liberty Street (about 400 feet away); 219 East Liberty Street (about 400 feet away); Revolutionary War Patriots (about 500 feet away); York Purple Heart Monument (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in York.
More about this marker. The house is a contributing building to the York Historic District
Regarding 203 East Liberty Street. Excerpt from the Historic York South Carolina Walking Tour ©2002 Yorkville Historical Society, re-printed 2012. Obtained from YHS 11/1/24.
This house was built circa 1850 by William Barron, an illustrious plantation merchant of York County. Soon after its completion, William Barron sold it to the Grist family, publishers of the town newspaper, and later it was sold to WilliamBlackburn Wilson, a signer of the Ordinance of Secession. The house was considered a blend of Georgian farmhouse and Greek revival influence. The house was later owned by Joseph Franklin Wallace, who was Clerk of Court for York County.Photographed by Mark Parker, November 1, 20242. 203 East Liberty Street Marker at the front entrance
Also see . . .
1. York Historic District Nomination Form (pdf). Form prepared by Julie Burr, Historic Preservation Division, South Carolina Department of Archives and History 1979 (Submitted on February 27, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.)
2. York Historic District. South Carolina Department of Archives and History
The York Historic District consists of approximately 180 contributing properties located in the significant downtown commercial and residential areas of the town of York. Although there are numerous structures from the early settlement of the town, the majority were constructed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Established as the county seat, York has continuously served as a political center for York County.(Submitted on February 27, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.)
Photographed by Mark Parker, November 1, 2024
3. Full view of 203 East Liberty Street
Built in 1850, this Greek Revival residence with Victorian influence is a two-story clapboard residence with low hip roof. Two-story portico with gable roof features 8 columns, a balcony, and gingerbread ornamentation. Gingerbread and brackets are located beneath the cornice. Two full length windows have entablatures above. Other windows are 6/6.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 126 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 27, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
