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

Jefferson Davis' Flight

Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, March 6, 2010

1. Jefferson Davis' Flight Marker

Inscription. Having crossed the Catawba at Nation Ford, April 27, 1865, the President of the Confederacy fled south along this road following the fall of Richmond. He was accompanied by the remaining members of his cabinet and a detachment of cavalry under Gen. John C. Breckinridge.

Erected by Ann White Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy. (Marker Number 46-5.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the United Daughters of the Confederacy series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 27, 1865.

Location. 34° 56.766′ N, 81° 1.236′ W. Marker is in Rock Hill, South Carolina, in York County. It is on Eden Terrace 0.1 miles east of Myrtle Drive, on the left when traveling west. 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: McCorkle-Fewell-Long House / Oakland (approx. 0.6 miles away); Columbia Seminary Chapel (approx. 0.6 miles away); Armstrong-Mauldin House (approx. 0.7 miles away); President's House (approx. ¾ mile away); Veterans Garden (approx. 0.8 miles away); Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church

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(approx. 0.8 miles away); Victory Gardens (approx. 0.8 miles away); First Home of Winthrop College (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rock Hill.

Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, March 6, 2010

2. Jefferson Davis' Flight Marker

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3. Jefferson Davis

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,195 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 6, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.