Triune in Williamson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Rock Hill
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, July 23, 2022
1. Rock Hill Marker
Inscription.
Rock Hill. . With the completion in 1844 of the Harpeth Turnpike, now known as Wilson Pike, the hamlet of Rock Hill grew and became the commercial center for a large area. The original store and post office building was located 350 yards south at the driveway entrance to the George Pollard house. Beyond the store, near the Pollard-Tulloss graveyard, was a steam cotton gin operated by Pollard and Tom Tulloss. The turnpike's southern-most tollgate was located at the junction with Starnes' Mill (Shag Rag) Road. Near the entrance to Burke Hollow Rd were a blacksmith shop and sawmill. At this site Rock Hill's second store was built in 1896. Operated for many years by S.R. Lamb, it burned in 1954.
With the completion in 1844 of the Harpeth Turnpike, now known as Wilson Pike, the hamlet of Rock Hill grew and became the commercial center for a large area. The original store and post office building was located 350 yards south at the driveway entrance to the George Pollard house. Beyond the store, near the Pollard-Tulloss graveyard, was a steam cotton gin operated by Pollard and Tom Tulloss. The turnpike's southern-most tollgate was located at the junction with Starnes' Mill (Shag Rag) Road. Near the entrance to Burke Hollow Rd were a blacksmith shop and sawmill. At this site Rock Hill's second store was built in 1896. Operated for many years by S.R. Lamb, it burned in 1954.
Erected 1998 by Williamson County Historical Society.
Location. 35° 53.748′ N, 86° 43.97′ W. Marker is in Triune, Tennessee, in Williamson County. Marker is at the intersection of Wilson Pike (Tennessee Route 256) and Burke Hollow Road, on the right when traveling north on Wilson Pike. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Franklin TN 37067, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2012, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,220 times since then and 59 times this year. Last updated on April 16, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. Photos:1. submitted on July 24, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on April 1, 2012, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
