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

Bicentennial Ginkgo

Ginkgo biloba

Photographed by Mark Parker, September 26, 2025

1. Bicentennial Ginkgo Marker

Inscription. This tree was planted at city hall in 1976 to commemorate the bicentennial of the United States of America. It was relocated to this area some time prior to the construction of Huckle Grove. The grading work for Huckle Grove required that the tree be dug up moved off site for several months, and then back to its current location.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical year for this entry is 1976.

Location. 34° 55.552′ N, 81° 1.8′ 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: 103 W Black St, 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: Yoshino Cherry (here, next to this marker); Sugarberry (here, next to this marker); White Oak (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

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marker); Live Oak (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Tribute to Vernon Grant (1902-1990) (about 600 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 . . . Huckle Grove.

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.)

Bicentennial Ginkgo tree and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, September 26, 2025

2. Bicentennial Ginkgo tree and Marker

Bicentennial Ginkgo Marker top and to the right of the center planter at Huckle Grove Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, September 26, 2025

3. Bicentennial Ginkgo Marker top and to the right of the center planter at Huckle Grove Park

Credits. This page was last revised on November 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 54 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 26, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.