Rock Hill Downtown Historic District

Rock Hill Downtown Historic District contains twelve significant buildings along South Oakland Avenue and East Main Street, displaying Classical Revival and Late Gothic Revival architectural styles. These structures span several decades and together shape the downtown core.

The buildings were constructed between 1870 and 1931 during a period of growth and economic development for the city. The district received National Register designation in 1991 to preserve this important era of development.

The churches here like the Episcopal Church of Our Saviour and First Baptist Church serve as gathering places where the community comes together for worship and celebration. They shape the character of the streets and reflect how central faith has been to the city's identity.

Parking is available behind the Historic White Home on Elizabeth Lane or in the garage near the Main Street corner. The best access points to explore the district are from South Oakland Avenue and East Main Street.

The Old Post Office Building was relocated one block from its original location in 1931, a rare example of moving an important structure to accommodate city planning changes. This relocation demonstrates how the city adapted its historic fabric to new urban design needs.