| York County, like the rest of South Carolina, was devastated
by the Civil War. Many lives were lost; almost everyone
was poor. The textile industry brought new life into the
South. Factory work brought farmers to the cities where
other businesses grew. York County became a business center
for industry, communications, and technology.
In recent years Asian and Hispanic populations have
enriched York County, creating a more diverse population.
Tolerance and cooperation make York County a place where
all people can feel at home.
York County is located in north central South Carolina
in the Piedmont region below the Blue Ridge Mountains.
York County is part of the Olde English Tourism District,
in which many of the cities and counties were named after
the settlers’ homes in England. |
