Rock Hill in York County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Old Town Fact
Old Town Rock Hill, SC
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Events • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1954.
Location. 34° 55.472′ N, 81° 1.636′ W. Marker is in Rock Hill, South Carolina, in York County. It is at the intersection of East Black Street and Hampton Street, on the right when traveling west on East Black Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 128 Hampton St, Rock Hill SC 29730, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Black Plantation / Hampton Campaign (a few steps from this marker); Village of Rock Hill / City of Rock Hill (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Tribute to Vernon Grant (1902-1990) (about 400 feet away); 202 East Main Street (about 400 feet away); McCrory's Civil Rights Sit-ins / "Friendship Nine" (about 400 feet away); Jail, No Bail! (about 400 feet away); The Dalton Building
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 423 times since then and 11 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on June 22, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
