Benjamin Franklin correctly observed that everyone talks about the weather but no one does anything … [Read more...]
Vines and Howell on the Howell’s Ferry – Mrs. Tabitha Howell Brings Methodism to York County
The Yorkville Enquirer reported on Oct. 4, 1893, "the loss of the ferry boat at Howell's Ferry has … [Read more...]
Walker’s Postal Map #15
The Yorkville Enquirer reported on April 11, 1878 - "Mrs. R.J. Leslie produces fine flour at her … [Read more...]
William Smith Wilkerson – Hickory Grove, S.C.
City Directories and History: Western York County author and historian, J.L. West, has provided … [Read more...]
York County Weather
City Directories and History: Western York County author and historian, J.L. West, has provided … [Read more...]
Life in 1879 – Hunting Rabbits
City Directories and History: Western York County author and historian, J.L. West, has provided … [Read more...]
13217 Smith Ford Road – Smith’s Ford and Farm
The Rock Hill Herald reported on Sept. 27, 1883 - "It is reported that Mr. J.W. Seacreast, a … [Read more...]
1002 River Road
Pictured are two former slaves of the Smith Family who once had a beautiful antebellum home on what … [Read more...]
1684 Walnut Grove Road – Historic Mitchell Homeplace
Jonathan Whitley, from Virginia, settled about 1/2 mile from the Broad River in the late 1700's and … [Read more...]
