York in York County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
234 East Liberty Street
Significant Site
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Photographed by Mark Parker, November 1, 2024
1. 234 East Liberty Street Marker
234 East Liberty Street
York Historic District
South Carolina Department of Archives and History
The National Register of Historic Places (Marker Number 9.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 34° 59.457′ N, 81° 14.154′ W. Marker is in York, South Carolina, in York County. It is at the intersection of East Liberty Street (South Carolina Route 161) and Church Street, on the left when traveling west on East Liberty Street. The marker is on the left post at the top of the steps. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 234 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: 230 East Liberty Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Wright Funeral Home (within shouting distance of this marker); York County Confederate Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 219 East Liberty Street (about 600 feet away); 216 East Liberty Street (about 600 feet away); 217 East Liberty Street (about 600 feet away); 213 East Liberty Street (about 700 feet away); 203 East Liberty Street (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in York.
More about this marker. The house is a
this page online
Regarding 234 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.
A pivotal house, this Piedmont Georgian style house was built 1850-1853 by B.F. Rawlinson, planter, architect and contractor, along with two similar houses away from the corner. It was in the Grist family for a century after Louis Grist bought it in 1870...John Grist founded the first news publication in York, The Patriot, in 1833, in opposition to the doctrine of nullification. After two other less successful attempts, the newspaper, Yorkville Miscellany, was begun by Grist in 1843. John's son, Louis, bought this paper in 1851 and changed the name to Yorkville Enquirer.
Photographed by Mark Parker, November 1, 2024
2. Full view of 234 East Liberty Street
Excerpt from the York Historic District Nomination Form:
Built in 1850, this two-story clapboard residence with low gable roof and exterior end chimneys features Greek Revival influence in its two-story portico with gable roof which is located on the front facade. Four columns support portico. Fluted pilasters and a recessed transom and sidelights frame the first and second floor main doors. Fluted molding surrounds each window. Structure sits on a raised brick foundation.
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 106 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 27, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
