Rock Hill in York County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Vernon Grant
Renowned 20th Century Illustrator
| | (1902-1990) | |
Photographed by Mark Parker, September 25, 2025
1. Vernon Grant Marker
His most famous creations are Snap!ฎ Crackle!ฎ Pop!ฎ for Kellogg'sฎ, but he also created other famous advertising icons for numerous national clients. Over several decades, this Nebraska farm boy's prolific illustrations of Santa Claus, Nursery Rhyme characters, whimsical gnomes and humorous caricatures graced at least 228 covers of national magazines, 14 children's books, countless greeting cards, and hundreds of advertisements. Grant's distinctive style influenced many including Walt Disney and led to his induction in the prestigious Society of Illustrators.
Locally he was a benefactor of charities, civic groups and schools, freely donating his time and talent. His works, both originals and reproductions, are highly prized by collectors.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1947.
Location. 34° 56′ N, 81° 1.252′ W. Marker is in Rock Hill, South Carolina, in York County. It can be reached from the intersection of Charlotte Avenue and Crest Street. The marker, set in the brickwork,
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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: Glencairn Garden (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ante-Bellum Landowners / Upper Landsford Road, Now Charlotte Avenue (about 400 feet away); Veterans Garden (about 700 feet away); Victory Gardens (approx. 0.2 miles away); Purple Heart Bridge (approx. ผ mile away); James Milton Cherry House (approx. ผ mile away); Armstrong-Mauldin House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rock Hill.
Photographed by Mark Parker, September 25, 2025
2. Vernon Grant Marker and brickwork
The house in the rear center of the photo is at the main entrance to Glencairn Garden, located at the corner of Charlotte Avenue and Crest Street
Photographed by Mark Parker, September 25, 2025
3. Vernon Grant characters near the marker
Photographed by Mark Parker, September 25, 2025
4. Vernon Grant characters near the marker
Photographed by Mark Parker, September 25, 2025
5. For landmark purposes, Come-See-Me Fountain near the Vernon Grant Marker
The fountain is across the sidewalk from the marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 52 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 27, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
