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. Marker 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.

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); Episcopal Church of Our Saviour (about 800 feet away); First Presbyterian Church / Church Leaders (approx. 0.2 miles 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

Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, November 25, 2009

3. Water Trough Marker

Water Trough image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, November 25, 2009

4. Water Trough

Wagons on Oakland Avenue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, November 25, 2009

5. Wagons on Oakland Avenue

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 840 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 26, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.