Frisco in Collin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Rock Hill
Photographed By James Hulse, January 27, 2022
1. Site of Rock Hill Marker
Probably named for the white rock escarpment on which it was built, Rock Hill was established by December 1854 when John Moore became its first postmaster. By the early 20th century the town boasted two schools, four churches, three doctors, a grist mill, general store, cotton gin, blacksmith, drugstore, dry goods and grocery and a population of 115. In 1902 the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad bypassed the town, and within months most of the businesses, townspeople and churches had relocated to Prosper. The little community survived for several more years. In the mid 1930s an African American Baptist Church was the only one remaining. The Anglo school closed in 1948; the black school closed in the 1960s. A general store, the last remnant of Rock Hill, was razed in 1973.Erected 2000 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12658.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1854.
Location. 33° 12.257′ N, 96°
Photographed By James Hulse, January 27, 2022
2. Site of Rock Hill Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. First Presbyterian Church of Prosper (approx. 2 miles away); Prosper United Methodist Church (approx. 2.1 miles away); Prosper (approx. 2.2 miles away); Lee Lodge No. 435, A.F & A.M. (approx. 2.2 miles away); T. J. Campbell House (approx. 3.9 miles away); T.J. Campbell House (approx. 3.9 miles away); Carpenter Bros. Ford Dealership (approx. 3.9 miles away); The Picture Show (approx. 3.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frisco.
Photographed By James Hulse, January 27, 2022
3. The view of the Site of Rock Hill Marker from the street
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 1, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 171 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 1, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
