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Rock Hill, South Carolina

Located in York County, South Carolina, Rock Hill was established in 1852. The Friendship Nine's 1961 'jail, no bail' strategy influenced civil rights tactics. Part of the Charlotte metro despite being in South Carolina.
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Founded 1852 | Population 78,000 | Peak 78,000 (2024) | County York County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Rock Hill, South Carolina

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1852Railroad Town: Charlotte & SC Railroad.
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1961Friendship Nine: Civil rights sit-in; 'jail no bail' strategy.
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1961Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Rock Hill's character and economy.
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2000Charlotte Suburb: Charlotte metro growth.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1852 Transport
Railroad Town
1961 Civil Rights
Friendship Nine
1961 Culture
Higher Education
2000 Business
Charlotte Suburb

Did You Know?

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The Friendship Nine's 1961 'jail, no bail' strategy influenced civil rights tactics.
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Part of the Charlotte metro despite being in South Carolina.
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Winthrop University is located here.
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Rock Hill is located in York County, South Carolina.
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Rock Hill was founded in 1852.

Famous People from Rock Hill, South Carolina

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Leon Rippy
Actor, Television Actor · Born Oct 30, 1949 · Age 76
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Ralph Norman
Politician, Real Estate Developer · Born Jun 20, 1953 · Age 72
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Phillip Adams
American Football Player · Born Jul 20, 1988 · Died Apr 8, 2021 (age 32)
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Stephon Gilmore
American Football Player · Born Sep 19, 1990 · Age 35
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Jadeveon Clowney
American Football Player · Born Feb 14, 1993 · Age 33
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