York County, South Carolina
York County is a county located in the north-central section of the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 282,090.[1] Its county seat is York, South Carolina,[2] and its largest city is Rock Hill.
York County, South Carolina | |
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Location in the state of South Carolina | |
South Carolina's location in the U.S. | |
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Founded | 1785 |
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Seat | York |
Largest community | Rock Hill |
Area - Total - Land - Water |
696.09 sq mi (1,803 km²) 681.03 sq mi (1,764 km²) 15.06 sq mi (39 km²), 2.16 |
Population - Density |
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Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
Website: www.yorkcountygov.com | |
Named for: James II of England |
York County, South Carolina Media
Portrait of Banastre Tarleton; oil by Sir Joshua Reynolds.
The Battle of Kings Mountain in northwestern York County
References
- ↑ "QuickFacts: York County, South Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
- ↑ "York County, South Carolina". Retrieved 3 February 2016.