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

Upper Land's Ford Road

Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, November 25, 2009

1. Upper Land's Ford Road Marker

Inscription. There was a limited system of roads in eastern York County prior to the creation of Rock Hill in 1851. One of the main routes was the Upper Land's Ford Road, which passed this site on generally the route of present-day East White Street and Charlotte Avenue. It connected Land's Ford, a major crossing point of the Catawba River, with Ebenezerville and Yorkville to the west. By 1840 a number of significant homes faced Upper Land's Ford Road in present-day Rock Hill. These homes were originally built on sites leased from the Catawba Indian Nation. Other important roads were the Nation Ford Road, providing connection across the Catawba River to Charlotte and other areas to the north, and the Saluda Road, connecting the area with Chester and Columbia.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Notable Places • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.

Location. 34° 55.558′ N, 81° 1.334′ W. Marker is in Rock Hill, South Carolina, in York County. It is at the intersection of East White Street and South Charlotte Avenue, on the left when traveling east on East White Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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

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: The "3C's" Railroad (here, next to this marker); Water Trough (here, next to this marker); The White Home (here, next to this marker); East Town Neighborhood (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named White Home (within shouting distance of this marker); First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church / Dr. Arthur Small Rogers (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rock Hill Academy (about 600 feet away); Episcopal Church of Our Saviour (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rock Hill.

Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, November 25, 2009

2. Upper Land's Ford Road Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 930 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 26, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.