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

Water Trough

Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, November 25, 2009

1. Water Trough Marker

Inscription. The water trough which has been placed here is the only known surviving example of troughs once located at several entrances to the Old Town area of Rock Hill. They provided a convenient place for farmers and travelers to water their horses, mules and other livestock as they entered or left Old Town. Rock Hill developed as a major cotton trading center, and farmers brought wagons loaded with cotton and other crops into town. The troughs were welcome stopping points.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles.

Location. 34° 55.558′ N, 81° 1.333′ 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: The "3C's" Railroad (here, next to this marker); The White Home (here, next to this marker); East Town Neighborhood (here, next to this marker); Upper Land's Ford Road (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

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(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. Water Trough Marker

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Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, November 25, 2009

3. Water Trough

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 996 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 26, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.