Rock Hill in York County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
World War Memorial
Photographed by Mark Parker, September 25, 2025
1. World War Memorial Marker
1917 · 1919
In commemoration of the patriotism of our comrades who went forth at the call of their country to serve in the World War and in memory of those who died that liberty might live.
Take up our quarrel with the foe. To you, from falling hands, we throw the torch, Be yours to hold it high. If you break faith with us who die, We shall not sleep, though poppies blow In Flanders Field.
Erected by Frank Roach Post, American Legion and Citizen of this community.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.
Location. 34° 55.815′ N, 81° 1.873′ W. Memorial is in Rock Hill, South Carolina, in York County. It is on Laurel Street near Peachtree Street, on the right when traveling south. The memorial faces Laurel Street near the iron fence. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 142 Laurel Street, Rock Hill SC 29730, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial 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: Confederate Heroes (within shouting distance of this marker); Laurelwood Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mount Prospect Baptist Church (approx. Ό mile away); Rock Hill Cotton Factory (approx. Ό mile away); Rock Hill (approx.
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Other markers no longer nearby. Rock Hill Printing and Finishing Company / Rock Hill Buggy Company and Anderson Motor Company (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing); Rock Hill Buggy Company / Anderson Motor Company (was about 800 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Mark Parker, September 25, 2025
2. Full view of World War Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on October 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 108 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 27, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
