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

White Oak

Quercus alba

Photographed by Mark Parker, September 26, 2025

1. White Oak Marker

Inscription. Grown from the national champion white oak in Wye Mill on Maryland's Eastern Shore, Wye Mill is a water powered mill which ground flour in colonial days.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 34° 55.556′ N, 81° 1.802′ W. Marker is in Rock Hill, South Carolina, in York County. It can be reached from the intersection of West Black Street and Dave Lyle Boulevard (South Carolina Route 122), on the right when traveling east. The marker is at ground level near the entrance to Huckle Grove Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 W Black Street, 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: Sugarberry (here, next to this marker); Bicentennial Ginkgo (here, next to this marker); Yoshino Cherry (here, next to this marker); The African American Business District Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Town Fact (within shouting distance of this marker); Live Oak (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Tribute to Vernon Grant (1902-1990) (about 600

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feet away); Jewish Merchants of Rock Hill / A. Friedheim & Bro. (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rock Hill.

Also see . . .
1. Huckle Grove Park. City of Rock Hill park system

Huckle Grove is an historic tree park in downtown Rock Hill. This 1.4 acre pedestrian park provides a unique look into our country's past. Many of the trees in the park were cultivated from trees which witnessed historic events in the founding of our country. Markers in the park provide information about the trees and their historical significance.

(Submitted on September 26, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.)

2. History of Old Wye Mill.

Out of hundreds of gristmills on the East Coast in colonial times, only a few survive—and fewer still operate. As the oldest working mill in Maryland, established in 1682, Old Wye Mill has witnessed three centuries of American history, from the plantation era through industrial revolution to the revival of sustainable artisanal flour.

(Submitted on September 26, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.)

White Oak and Marker at the main entrance of Huckle Grove Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, September 26, 2025

2. White Oak and Marker at the main entrance of Huckle Grove Park

Huckle Grove Park entrance. White Oak Marker is just to the right of the photo image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, September 26, 2025

3. Huckle Grove Park entrance. White Oak Marker is just to the right of the photo

Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 55 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 26, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.