York County, Administrative county in northern South Carolina, United States.
York County spans 696 square miles of land and water, featuring Interstate 77 and agricultural fields across the northern border of South Carolina.
The county, established in 1798, initially attracted Scots-Irish Presbyterian settlers who developed agricultural activities in the region during the 1750s.
The Kings Mountain Military Academy in Yorkville shaped educational development, while Rock Hill emerged as a center for cotton textile manufacturing.
The county administration provides extensive public services, including parks, recycling centers, and resources for property assessments through accessible GIS maps.
The population grew from 6,604 residents in 1790 to 282,090 in 2020, making it South Carolina's seventh most populated county.
Location: South Carolina
Inception: 1798
Capital city: York
Website: http://www.yorkcountygov.com
Shares border with: Gaston County, Mecklenburg County, Lancaster County, Chester County, Union County, Cherokee County, Cleveland County
Website: http://yorkcountygov.com
GPS coordinates: 34.97000,-81.18000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:57
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