York is the seat of York County, South Carolina. The community was settled in the 1700s by pioneers from York County, Pennsylvania, who traced their city's founders to areas in England under the House of York, for which the white rose was its emblem. Hence, the town is known as the White Rose City. The settlement was originally known as Fergus Crossroads. When it was named the county seat, its name was changed to Yorkville, which was shortened to York near the turn of the 20th century.
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York is the seat of York County, South Carolina. Its official web site features an overview of the city government, municipal departments, and projects. Other resources include maps and a service request system for residents of the city.
http://www.yorkcitysc.com/
Published in York, South Carolina, the newspaper's web edition features news and sports stories, obituaries, opinion columns, and lifestyle articles, along with advertising information and subscription data.
http://www.enquirerherald.com/
Greater York Chamber of Commerce
Serving the communities of Hickory Grove, McConnells, Sharon, Smyrna and York, the Chamber is a business membership organization comprised of business and professional people in the York, South Carolina area. Chamber news, membership information, and schedules are posted.
http://www.greateryorkchamber.com/
Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History
The purpose of the non-profit organization in York, South Carolina is to conserve animals, plants and their habitats, as well as other natural components of the Piedmont region of the eastern United States. Its research projects, educational programs, and publications are featured.
http://www.hiltonpond.org/
An introduction to the York County Sheriff and the county law enforcement department is presented, including its divisions, services, and contacts. A most wanted list is also available.
http://www.yorkcountysheriff.com/
United Way of York County, South Carolina
Headquartered in York, the local, independent, non-profit organization provides support for health and human services throughout the county. Its campaigns, projects, and services are highlighted.
http://www.unitedwayofyc.org/
With five locations throughout the county, the public library system is headquartered in the City of York, South Carolina. Its locations are shown on an interactive map, which leads to additional information about the library branches, such as hours of operation and contacts.
http://www.yclibrary.org/
York County is comprised of the towns of Clover, Fort Mill, Hickory Grove, McConnells, Sharon and Smyrna, as well as the cities of Rock Hill, Tega Cay and York, the latter of which is the county seat. The county government's official web site features information for county businesses, residents and visitors, a calendar of events, and a variety of online services.
http://www.yorkcountygov.com/
The public school administrative district operates a variety of K-12 schools, which are profiled here, along with the district's administrative offices, a school calendar, and district news.
http://www.york.k12.sc.us/
