The York County Courthouse is listed in the National Historic Register. Special thanks to our frequent contributor Stephen Brenton of Ladson for these great pictures taken in November 2012.

In 1891, the school was renamed the South Carolina Industrial and Winthrop Normal College and became the first state-supported college for women in South Carolina. The name was changed to Winthrop College, the South Carolina College for Women in 1920. Winthrop remained a female college until the early 1970s when it became coeducational.

The above picture shows Tillman Hall, the first building constructed on the campus. Originally called Main Building, Tillman Hall was completed in 1894 and is one of the few remaining examples of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture in South Carolina. The building was renamed in 1962 to honor former South Carolina governor and early advocate of the school Benjamin R. Tillman. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.

SCIWAY thanks photographer Gary Killough of Summerville for sharing this picture he took in April 2012.

At the entrance of the park stands a 14-foot bronze statue of “Mighty Casey,” the fictional slugger made famous by Ernest Thayer in his 1888 poem, Casey at the Bat: A Ballad of the Republic Sung in the Year 1888. Go here to learn more about the poem and read it in its entirety.

SCIWAY would like to thank Carol Gant of Rock Hill for submitting this picture she took in 2004.

The trail around Lake Haigler is one of the most popular, possibly because it offers fishing spots plus eight primitive campsites. However, many other trails throughout the park offer unique views of suspension bridges, footbridges, and farms.

In addition to beautiful natural scenery, Anne Springs Close Greenway features a nature center, historic cabins, a gift shop, and a grist mill interpretive site. It is a great place for families and for those who need to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

A small entrance fee is required to enter the park; this is put toward maintaining the grounds.

Special thanks to Gary Lounsbury of Rock Hill who contributed this photo to the South Carolina Picture Project. He captured the shot while hiking in the greenway in October 2007.

Jerry writes: “The building is entirely stacked firewood and the interior is actually a room. Admittance to the room was not allowed. Probably in fear of careless smokers!”

By 1785, the town became the county seat and the name was changed to Yorkville. The founders traced their heritage back to the House of York, symbolized by a white rose, which opposed the House of Lancaster, represented by a red rose, in England’s War of the Roses. Yorkville was shortened to York in 1915 and the white rose has been adopted as an emblem of the city.

Special thanks to Maxi Farnsworth of Taylors for sharing this photo and to her husband, Stephen, for providing the information about it. Their blog of South Carolina travels is Indigo Blue.

Glencairn is an English-style garden and many residents enjoy picnicking on its expansive lawns and strolling along its shady walkways. It is also a popular place for weddings, school field trips, and community events. College classes from Winthrop are often held here when the weather is nice.

As you can see in this lovely picture, the garden explodes with blooms from late March to mid-April, with some 3,500 azalea bushes to enjoy. You will also find dogwoods, wisteria, and camellias to name just a few.

SCIWAY extends a special thanks to Carol Gant for sharing this photo she took in April 2007.

The story begins with the wealthy and influential Bratton family. Their small family farm was transformed by the prosperity of cotton, and it became a large plantation with many slaves. As the family’s wealth increased, the Brattons became leaders in local society. They began building an impressive estate in the early 1820s to match their high social status.

Many of the buildings were constructed from lumber and bricks cut and made right on the property. The Bratton family lived here until 1910. It was then maintained by tenets and farmers working for the Bratton family until the 1950s, when it was divided and sold. The new owners restored many of the buildings, and by 2001 York County gained possession of much of the land and turned it into a living museum.

The Homestead House, however, is still owned by descendants of the Bratton family and is operated by the York County Culture and Heritage Commission.

Many homes in Brattonsville are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, but the plantation became internationally famous when it was used in the filming of the Revolutionary War movie, The Patriot.

Annual special events at historic Brattonsville include the Battle of Huck’s defeat, the Piedmont Pottery Festival, Civil War reenactments, and Christmas candlelight tours.

Robert describes the scene for us: “It was just a fantastic morning sunrise in early spring 2006 looking from Tega Cay toward the east. The Lake Wylie dam is in the left distance.”

The photo was taken in January 2008. Sherry writes: “This is a very old clock that no longer works, but it is a part of our town. I have contacted our new mayor to see if he can have this repaired – not replaced.” The clock is located at the bottom of Main Street.