Rock Hill in York County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Old Town Fact

Old Town Rock Hill, SC

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel

1. Old Town Fact: Marker

Inscription. In 1887, Rock Hill's first telephone line, which ran from the Rock Hill Buggy Company office to the freight train depot, was installed by John Gary Anderson in order to receive timely information about deliveries. This small telephone system laid the foundation for the Rock Hill Telephone Company which was established in 1895.
-A City Without Cobwebs,
Douglas Summers Brown

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.

Location. 34° 55.568′ N, 81° 1.544′ W. Marker is in Rock Hill, South Carolina, in York County. Marker can be reached from East White Street. On electrical box in parking lot behind The Flipside. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rock Hill SC 29730, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Episcopal Church of Our Saviour (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Dalton Building (about 400 feet away); McCrory's Civil Rights Sit-ins / "Friendship Nine" (about 400 feet away); Village of Rock Hill / City of Rock Hill (about 400 feet away); Andrew Jackson Hotel / Vernon Grant (about 400 feet away); U.S. Post Office and Courthouse / Citizen's Building (about 400 feet away); 202 East Main Street

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(about 500 feet away); From Mall To Main (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rock Hill.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel

2. Old Town Fact Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 54 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 11, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.