Rock Hill in York County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Village of Rock Hill / City of Rock Hill
Erected 1979 by York County Historical Commission. (Marker Number 46-14.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the South Carolina, York County Historical Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1957.
Location. 34° 55.518′ N, 81° 1.597′ W. Marker is in Rock Hill, South Carolina, in York County. Marker is on E Main St. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rock Hill SC 29730, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Andrew Jackson Hotel / Vernon Grant (here, next to this marker); McCrory's Civil Rights Sit-ins / "Friendship Nine" (within shouting distance of this marker); The Dalton Building (within shouting distance of this marker); 202 East Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Post Office and Courthouse / Citizen's Building (within shouting distance of this marker); From Mall To Main (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The A. Friedheim & Bro. And Smith-Fewell Buildings (about 300 feet away); Black Plantation / Hampton Campaign (about 300 feet away); Old Town Fact (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Old Town Fact (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rock Hill.
Also see . . .
1. Biography of Alexander Templeton Black. Alexander Templeton Black was the fourth generation of his family to live in America and the third generation to own land in the York District of South Carolina. (Submitted on January 16, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. Rock Hill, South Carolina. Rock Hill is the largest city in York County of South Carolina, and the fourth largest city in the state. (Submitted on January 16, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
3. Rock Hill Downtown Historic District. The Rock Hill Downtown Historic District contains twelve contributing buildings that are of importance to the growth and development of the City of Rock Hill. (Submitted on January 16, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,541 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 4, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.