Rock Hill in York County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Rock Hill
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, February 21, 2009
1. Rock Hill Marker
This marker commemorates the genesis of the city of Rock Hill; and stands near the site of the Charlotte and South Carolina railroad company depot erected about 1851. The village which grew up around the depot was granted recognition as Rock Hill, S.C. by the U.S. Post Office Department on April 17 1852. The first postmaster was Henry F. Broach.
The frame depot was built about 65ft. SSW on ground obtained from Alexander Templeton Black and Mrs. Ann Hutchison White. The roadbed of the original rail line was 50ft SSE. William P. Broach was the first depot agent. The first passenger train stopped here in June, 1852.
The name Rock Hill was derived by J. Lawrence Moore and Col. Edward Avery from a flintrock knoll formerly situated about 400 ft SSW. The main street of the town was laid out on November 6-7, 1851 by Squire John Roddey.
Remove not the Ancient landmark which thy fathers have set.
Erected 1951 by Rock Hill American Revolution Bicentennial Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1819.
Location. 34° 55.623′ N,
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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: Jewish Merchants of Rock Hill / A. Friedheim & Bro. (about 400 feet away); Rock Hill Cotton Factory (about 400 feet away); The A. Friedheim & Bro. And Smith-Fewell Buildings (about 400 feet away); From Mall To Main (about 400 feet away); The Dalton Building (about 600 feet away); Rock Hill's Sit-in Movement (about 600 feet away); Rock Hill's Civil Rights Giant (about 600 feet away); Jail, No Bail! (about 600 feet away); McCrory's Civil Rights Sit-ins / "Friendship Nine" (about 600 feet away); Freedom Walkway (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rock Hill.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Rock Hill Depots / Rock Hill Street Railway (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed).
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 26, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. Rock Hill, South Carolina. Rock Hill is located in north-central South
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, February 21, 2009
2. Rock Hill Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,768 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 10, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
