Prosperity in Newberry County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Rock House

Photographed by Brian Scott, November 1, 2008

1. The Rock House Marker

Inscription. On December 7, 1756, the Council of the Colony recorded a petition of Jacob Hoffman for 200 acres of bounty land. He was granted this acreage on Palmetto Branch in 1758. The building on this tract, which has long been known as "The Rock House," exhibits details of construction which support the local tradition that it was built before the American Revolution.

Erected 1970 by Newberry County Historical Society. (Marker Number 36-8.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era. In addition, it is included in the South Carolina Historical Markers series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 7, 1756.

Location. 34° 13.367′ N, 81° 36.05′ W. Marker is in Prosperity, South Carolina, in Newberry County. It is on St. Luke's Church Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Prosperity SC 29127, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Midlands.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Bush River Quaker Meeting (approx. 2.2 miles away); Mollohon Mill and Village (approx. 3.2 miles away); Henry McNeal Turner (approx. 3.3 miles away); Calvin Crozier Murder Site (approx. 3.4

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miles away); Newberry Village Cemetery (approx. 3½ miles away); Newberry Cotton Mills (approx. 3.7 miles away); Korean War (approx. 3.7 miles away); Newberry County Confederate Monument (approx. 3.7 miles away); Calvin Crozier (approx. 3.7 miles away); Newberry County World War I Monument (approx. 3.7 miles away).

Western View of St. Luke's Church Road and the Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Scott, November 1, 2008

2. Western View of St. Luke's Church Road and the Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 3,361 times since then and 105 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 3, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.