Rock Hill in York County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Rev. M. P. Hall D.D.
Rev. M. P. Hall D.D.
Born in Chester County,
May 8, 1859
Died in York County,
Aug. 18, 1922
Founder of Friendship College
1891
and president 31 years,
and pastor of Mt. Zion
Baptist Church 28 years.
Dedicated to Christian
education owned by the
Negro Baptist of
York and Chester Counties,
but his work still lifes.
Erected 1942 by Alumni Association of Friendship College.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 8, 1859.
Location. 34° 55.765′ N, 81° 2.19′ W. Marker is in Rock Hill, South Carolina, in York County. It is at the intersection of Allen Street and Hall Street, on the left when traveling west on
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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: Reverend M. P. Hall (a few steps from this marker); Mount Prospect Baptist Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Laurelwood Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Confederate Heroes (approx. Ό mile away); World War Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Live Oak (approx. 0.4 miles away); Sugarberry (approx. 0.4 miles away); White Oak (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rock Hill.
Other markers no longer nearby. Rock Hill Printing and Finishing Company / Rock Hill Buggy Company and Anderson Motor Company (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Rock Hill Buggy Company / Anderson Motor Company (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 26, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 24 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on January 26, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
