York in York County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
230 East Liberty Street
Significant Site
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Photographed by Mark Parker, November 1, 2024
1. 230 East Liberty Street Marker
230 East Liberty Street
York Historic District South Carolina Department of Archives and History
230 East Liberty Street
The National Register of Historic Places (Marker Number 10.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 34° 59.47′ N, 81° 14.181′ W. Marker is in York, South Carolina, in York County. It is on East Liberty Street (South Carolina Route 161) west of Church Street, on the left when traveling west. The marker is under the portico near the entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 230 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: 234 East Liberty Street (within shouting distance of this marker); York County Confederate Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Wright Funeral Home (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 219 East Liberty Street (about 400 feet away); 216 East Liberty Street (about 400 feet away); 217 East Liberty Street (about 500 feet away); 213 East Liberty Street (about 600 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 contributing building
this page online
Regarding 230 East Liberty Street. Excerpts 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 home and the residence next door were built as wedding presents for twin sons by B.F Rawlinson, the designer of the first three homes on this block....Mr. Charles Boyd is the present owner-occupant. The earliest deed was recorded from Cynthia Moore to James Mason, husband of Mrs. Moore's daughter, Mary Mason, in 1866...Mr. Boyd's son-in-law is a direct descendant of Col. William Bratton and George Mason IV, Patriots from the Revolution.
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,(Submitted on February 27, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.)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.Photographed by Mark Parker, November 1, 20242. Full view of 230 East Liberty StreetExcerpt 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 front facades. Two-story portico with gable roof supported by four columns. Fluted pilasters and a recessed transom and sidelights frame the main doors on the first and second floors. Fluted molding surrounds each window. Structure sites on a raised 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 85 times since then and 7 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.
