Rock Hill in York County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Clinton Junior College
Clinton Junior College, affiliated with the A.M.E. Zion Church, was founded in 1894 by Revs. Nero Crockett and W.M. Robinson as Clinton Institute. Named for Bishop Isom C. Clinton, it featured primary and secondary courses as well as a two-year college program. It became Clinton Junior College in 1965. Dr. Sallie V. Moreland (ca. 1898-2000) served 48 years as president of the college from 1946 to 1994.
Erected 2005 by Clinton Junior College. (Marker Number 46-34.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion • Education. In addition, it is included in the African Methodist Episcopal Zion (AME Zion) Church series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.
Location. 34° 54.828′ N, 81° 2.682′ W. Marker is in Rock Hill, South Carolina, in York County. Marker is at the intersection of Crawford Road and Heckle Boulevard (South Carolina Highway 901), on the left when traveling south on Crawford Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1029 Crawford Road, Rock Hill SC 29730, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Emmett Scott School (approx. 0.4 miles away); The African American Business District Monument (approx. 1.2 miles away); Old Town Fact (approx. 1.2 miles away); a different marker also named Old Town Fact (approx. 1.2 miles away); Black Plantation / Hampton Campaign (approx. 1.2 miles away); The A. Friedheim & Bro. And Smith-Fewell Buildings (approx. 1.3 miles away); From Mall To Main (approx. 1.3 miles away); Andrew Jackson Hotel / Vernon Grant (approx. 1.3 miles away); Village of Rock Hill / City of Rock Hill (approx. 1.3 miles away); McCrory's Civil Rights Sit-ins / "Friendship Nine" (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rock Hill.
Also see . . .
1. African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. Welcome to amez.org, the Web portal and online ministry of the people of The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. (Submitted on January 17, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, or AME Zion Church, was officially formed in 1821, but operated for a number years before then. (Submitted on January 17, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,274 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 27, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. 7, 8, 9. submitted on January 17, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.