Rock Hill in York County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Reverend M. P. Hall
1859 - 1922
Founded in 1891
Erected 1979 by Dr. C.W. Petress, President, 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 year for this entry is 1891.
Location. 34° 55.763′ N, 81° 2.204′ W. Marker is in Rock Hill, South Carolina, in York County. It is on Allen Street west of Hall Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 412 Allen St, Rock Hill SC 29730, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Rev. M. P. Hall D.D. (a few steps from this marker); Mount Prospect Baptist Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Laurelwood Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Confederate Heroes (approx. 0.3 miles 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 February 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 26, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 25 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 26, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
