Rock Hill in York County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

East Town Neighborhood

Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, November 25, 2009

1. East Town Neighborhood Marker

Inscription.
When the White family began selling off their farm, new neighborhoods sprang up in the place of cotton fields. North Confederate Avenue (originally called Pine Street, later called Academy) was first opened in the early 1890s. In 1904 the White family sold the area around present day Reid Street, and houses were being built later that year. This area at the time was called "Whiteville." As one of Rock Hill's earliest neighborhoods, the East Town neighborhood continued to move further to the east, encompassing the original farm owned by Ann H. White's family.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.

Location. 34° 55.557′ N, 81° 1.333′ W. Marker is in Rock Hill, South Carolina, in York County. Marker is at the intersection of East White Street and South Charlotte Avenue, on the left when traveling east on East White Street. 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. The White Home (here, next to this marker); Water Trough (here, next to this marker); The "3C's" Railroad (here, next to this marker); Upper Land's Ford Road (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named White Home (within shouting

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distance of this marker); First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church / Dr. Arthur Small Rogers (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Episcopal Church of Our Saviour (about 800 feet away); First Presbyterian Church / Church Leaders (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Town Fact (approx. 0.2 miles away); U.S. Post Office and Courthouse / Citizen's Building (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rock Hill.

Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, November 25, 2009

2. East Town Neighborhood Marker

Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, November 25, 2009

3. East Town Neighborhood Marker

Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, November 25, 2009

4. East Town Neighborhood Marker

Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, November 25, 2009

5. East Town Neighborhood Marker

Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, November 25, 2009

6. East Town Neighborhood Marker

Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, November 25, 2009

7. East Town Neighborhood Marker

Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, November 25, 2009

8. East Town Neighborhood Marker

Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, November 25, 2009

9. East Town Neighborhood Marker

Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, November 25, 2009

10. East Town Neighborhood Marker

Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, November 25, 2009

11. East Town Neighborhood Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 831 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on November 26, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.