Manuscript Collection
Rock Hill History - Accession 42 - M17 (27)
Files
Identifier
Accession 42 - M17 (27)
Inclusive Dates
1852-1890
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Collection Size
34 Pieces
Language
English
Historical Note
Rock Hill, SC was incorporated in 1852 and is the largest city in York County, South Carolina. Rock Hill, SC is the home of Winthrop University.
Scope and Content Note
The Rock Hill History is a handwritten history covering the period from the founding of the city of Rock Hill, SC in 1852 to 1890 and describes the city’s founders, merchants, industries, schools and churches, teachers, newspapers, libraries, and banking and railroad facilities.
Provenance
This item was transferred by Clay Owens of Dacus Library’s reference department to the archives on January 13, 1976.
Keywords
Rock Hill SC early history, Rock Hill SC business, Rock Hill SC education
Copyright
For information concerning copyright please contact the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University.
Finding Aid Citation
Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections, Winthrop University, "Rock Hill History - Accession 42 - M17 (27)". Finding Aid 242.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/242
LC Subject Headings
Rock Hill (S.C.)--History; Rock Hill (S.C.)--History--19th century; Business enterprises--South Carolina--Rock Hill--History--19th century; Industries--South Carolina--Rock Hill--History--19th century; Education--South Carolina--Rock Hill--History--19th century; Banks and banking--South Carolina--Rock Hill--History--19th century; Railroads--South Carolina--Rock Hill--History--19th century
