Rock Hill in York County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Village of Rock Hill
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City of Rock Hill
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, November 12, 2008
1. City of Rock Hill Marker
Erected 1979 by York County Historical Commission. (Marker Number 46-14.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the South Carolina, York County Historical Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1957.
Location. 34° 55.518′ N, 81°
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Regionally, this marker is in the Midlands and in the Olde English District. 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 original Cherokee Nation, 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 walking distance of this marker: McCrory's Civil Rights Sit-ins / "Friendship Nine" (within shouting distance of this marker); Jail, No Bail! (within shouting distance of this marker); Rock Hill's Civil Rights Giant (within shouting distance of this marker); Rock Hill's Sit-in Movement (within shouting distance of this marker); The Dalton Building (within shouting distance of this marker); 202 East Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Winthrop's Black Pioneers (within shouting distance of this marker); Freedom Walkway (within shouting distance of this marker); Friendship 9 (within shouting distance of this marker); Father Edward Wahl / Rev. James Spratt White (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rock Hill.
Also see . . .
1. Rock Hill, South Carolina. Rock Hill is the largest city in York County of South Carolina, and the fourth largest city in the state. (Submitted on January 16, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. Rock Hill Downtown Historic District. The Rock Hill Downtown Historic District contains twelve contributing buildings that are of importance
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 12, 2008
2. City of Rock Hill Marker
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 12, 2008
3. City of Rock Hill Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 31, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,073 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 4, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
