Manuscript Collection

History of York - Accession 122 - M57 (66)

History of York - Accession 122 - M57 (66)

York, SC

Identifier

Accession 122 - M57 (66)

Inclusive Dates

nd

Restrictions

Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections

Collection Size

6 pieces

Language

English

Historical Note

York, SC is the county seat for York County, SC and is 27 miles southwest of Charlotte, NC and 13 miles west of Rock Hill, SC. Originally know as Yorkville, SC, it was named the county seat in 1785 and was officially incorporated in 1841. In 1915 the citizens voted to shorten the town's name to York.

Scope and Content Note

The History of York Collection consists of a history of York, SC issued by the York Chamber of Commerce. The written history of York(ville), SC covers the period from the Revolutionary War to 1860.

Provenance

Transferred from Reference Department, Dacus Library.

Keywords

York County S.C., York S.C., Local History, Historical Sketches

Copyright

For information concerning copyright please contact the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University.

History of York - Accession 122 - M57 (66)

LC Subject Headings

York (S.C.)--History

Share

COinS