Rock Hill in York County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Ante-Bellum Landowners
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Upper Landsford Road, Now Charlotte Avenue
Photographed by Mark Parker, September 25, 2025
1. Ante-Bellum Landowners side of marker
Ante-Bellum Landowners
In the 1840's the Upper Landsford Road in this section traversed the farms or plantations of these early citizens of the Catawba Indian land in Eastern York District: (east to west) John Steele, Mrs. Cynthia Sturgis Neely, James Miller, George P. White, James Moore, Robert Miller, Stephen McCorkle, and Nathan Kimbrell. In Ebenezer it passed through the lands of Dr. John Johnson, William Barron, Randolph Withers, and Col. Edward Avery.
Upper Landsford Road, Now Charlotte Avenue
The street which passes this spot was once a part of the northern branch of the main road from Yorkville to Landsford, on the Catawba River. Rock Hill grew up near this old highway, between the points of intersection of the Old Saluda Road on the east and the Nation Ford Road on the west. The origins of the Landsford Road are lost in antiquity, but the route has been shown on maps at least since 1820. All the ante-bellum homes in Rock Hill are located along what was called the Upper Landsford Road.
Erected 1980 by Catawba Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.
Location. 34° 55.951′
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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 (within shouting distance of this marker); Vernon Grant (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Purple Heart Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away); James Milton Cherry House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans Garden (approx. 0.2 miles away); Victory Gardens (approx. Ό 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. Upper Landsford Road, Now Charlotte Avenue side of marker
Photographed by Mark Parker, September 25, 2025
3. Upper Landsford Road, Now Charlotte Avenue Marker side, looking south on Charlotte Ave.
Photographed by Mark Parker, September 25, 2025
4. Ante-Bellum Landowners Marker side in front the Bigger House at Glencairn Garden
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 54 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 27, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
