Rock Hill in York County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church
Photographed by Yvonne Vaughn, April 29, 2023
1. Oakland Avenue Baptist Church Marker
This church, which grew out of First Presbyterian Church, was discussed as early as 1901, with the first definite plans made in 1909. The leaders of First Presbyterian required that a new church be built before any members left the old church. This church was intended to serve the faculty and students at nearby Winthrop College (now Winthrop University).
This Gothic Revival church, built in 1912, was designed by Charlotte architect C.C. Hook and held its first services in December 1912. The church was formally organized in September 1913, then dedicated that November. Rev. Alexander Martin, who served both First and this church 1912-14, became the first full-time pastor here in 1914. serving until 1931.
Erected 2013 by South Carolina Department of Archives and History, sponsored by The Congregation. (Marker Number 46-54.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the South Carolina Historical Markers series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1913.
Location. 34° 56.167′ N, 81° 1.645′ W.
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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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: President's House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Armstrong-Mauldin House (about 600 feet away); McCorkle-Fewell-Long House / Oakland (approx. 0.2 miles away); James Milton Cherry House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ante-Bellum Landowners / Upper Landsford Road, Now Charlotte Avenue
Photographed by Yvonne Vaughn, April 29, 2023
2. Oakland Avenue Baptist Church Marker Reverse
Another marker is no longer nearby. Rock Hill Printing and Finishing Company / Rock Hill Buggy Company and Anderson Motor Company (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . . Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church. (Submitted on January 17, 2026.)
Photographed by Yvonne Vaughn, April 29, 2023
3. Oakland Avenue Baptist Church
Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 30, 2023, by Yvonne Vaughn of Elgin, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 289 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 30, 2023, by Yvonne Vaughn of Elgin, South Carolina. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
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