Rock Hill in York County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Jail, No Bail!
how 30 Days impacted the Civil Rights Movement
Photographed by Mark Parker, September 25, 2025
1. Jail, No Bail Marker
Jail, No Ball: How 30 Days Impacted the Civil Rights Movement captures the unique role their protest played in the 1960s civil rights movement.
Later dubbed the Friendship Nine because most were students at nearby Friendship College, this group of men bravely joined with national activists to protest segregation and oppression prevalent in Rock Hill and throughout the United States. Through original letters, newspaper articles, images and video, this exhibition tells the story of a group of individuals who together altered the course of civil rights.
The exhibit is produced in partnership by Rock Hill African American Resources Advisory Committee , Winthrop University, Clinton College, Historic Rock Hill, Visit York County, Kounter, and 135 E. Main St Owners.
Funding for this was provided by the City of Rock Hill, South Carolina Humanities and Visit York County
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights. A significant historical date for this entry is January 31, 1961.
Location. 34° 55.533′ N, 81° 1.606′ W.
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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: McCrory's Civil Rights Sit-ins / "Friendship Nine" (here, next to this marker); Rock Hill's Civil Rights Giant (here, next to this marker); Rock Hill's Sit-in Movement (here, next to this marker); The Dalton Building (a few steps from this marker); Village of Rock Hill / City of Rock Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); From Mall To Main (within shouting distance of this marker); Winthrop's Black Pioneers (within shouting distance of this marker); Freedom Walkway (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rock Hill.
More about this marker. The location of this marker and two others at the entryway is at the former McCrory's Five and Dime, location of the initial sit-ins in Rock Hill. A larger exhibit of the events surrounding the Civil Rights Movement in Rock Hill is inside to the left.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.
Photographed by Mark Parker, September 25, 2025
2. Jail, No Bail Marker at the entryway to Kounter Restaurant. An exhibit is indoors to the left
Credits. This page was last revised on October 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 51 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 26, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
