Rock Hill in York County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Rock Hill High School
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 12, 2008
1. Rock Hill High School Marker (front)
Rock Hill High School has its origins in the Rock Hill Graded School, opened in 1888 for grades 1-9. The name Rock Hill High was first used in 1907-08 for a boys' school housed in the former Presbyterian High School. A property dispute closed the school after a year; its students returned to Rock Hill Graded School. In 1914 a new coeducational Rock Hill High School was built here with students in grades 8-10.
Grade 11 was added in 1917 and grade 12 was added in 1948. Additions or new buildings were constructed 1923-1952. Agriculture and commercial courses were added to standard courses, as were music, art, sports, and other activities. Rock Hill High and Sullivan Jr. High on Eden Terrace traded buildings in 1965. A new Rock Hill High was built on Springdale Rd. in 1977; the 1914 school was torn down in 1978.
Erected 2007 by South Carolina Department of Archives and History, sponsored by the Rock Hill High School Class of 1961. (Marker Number 46-41.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the South Carolina Historical Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.
Location. 34° 55.408′ N, 81° 1.151′
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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: Rock Hill Academy (approx. 0.2 miles away); White Home (approx. Ό mile away); a different marker also named The White Home (approx. Ό mile away); East Town Neighborhood (approx. Ό mile away); Water Trough (approx. Ό mile away); The "3C's" Railroad (approx. Ό mile away); Upper Land's Ford Road (approx. Ό mile away); Sims Home Site (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Presbyterian Church / Church Leaders (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church / Dr. Arthur Small Rogers (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rock Hill.
Also see . . .
1. Rock Hill High School. Official website of Rock Hill High School. (Submitted on January 29, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. Rock Hill High School. Rock Hill High School is one of three high schools in Rock Hill, South Carolina. (Submitted on January 29, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 12, 2008
2. Rock Hill High School Marker (reverse)
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 12, 2008
3. Rock Hill High School Marker
circa 1961
4. Rock Hill High School North Wing
Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 5, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,808 times since then and 109 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 5, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 4. submitted on March 6, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
