York in York County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
217 East Liberty Street
Significant Site
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Photographed by Mark Parker, November 1, 2024
1. 217 East Liberty Street Marker
217 East Liberty Street
York Historic District
South Carolina Department of Archives and History
The National Register of Historic Places
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 34° 59.523′ N, 81° 14.247′ W. Marker is in York, South Carolina, in York County. It is on East Liberty Street (South Carolina Route 161) east of College Street, on the left when traveling east. The marker is under the porch to the left of the front entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 217 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 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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 219 East Liberty Street (a few steps from this marker); 213 East Liberty Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 216 East Liberty Street (within shouting distance of this marker); York County Confederate Monument (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 203 East Liberty Street (about 400 feet away); 230 East Liberty Street (about 500 feet away); 234 East Liberty Street (about 600 feet away); 110 East Liberty Street (about 600 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
this page online
Regarding 217 East Liberty Street. Excerpt from the York Historic District Nomination Form:
Built ca. 1920, this one and one-half story residence with low gable roof features porch with gabled roof; beaded clap board siding, a bay, and an entablature above the main french doors.
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
2. 217 East Liberty Street Marker and front entrance
Photographed by Mark Parker, November 1, 2024
3. Full view of 217 East Liberty Street
Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 71 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 27, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
