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McCorkle-Fewell-Long House

This two-story frame house with central hall was a typical piedmont farmhouse when built, probably by Stephen McCorkle prior to 1821. Samuel M. Fewell significantly altered the house during his ownership 1867-1890. In 1906 the house was purchased and renovated by Alexander Long. In 1893 some of the land here was given to the state for the development of Winthrop College.

Oakland

Rock Hill Land and Town Site Company, incorporated in 1890, bought and sold land here. Developing the area known as Oakland were company founders William L. Roddy, James M. Cherry, Richard T. Fewell, W. Blackburn Wilson, Jr., and subsequent associates. The location of Winthrop in Oakland was assured when the company conveyed 30.5 acres to the state in 1893 for the sum of $5. The college opened in 1894.

46-19York County

Where it stands. Corner of College Ave. and Sumter Ave., Rock Hill, Rock Hill

Nearby

  1. 46-54Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church0.2 miles
  2. 46-07Columbia Seminary Chapel0.3 miles
  3. 46-47James Milton Cherry House0.5 miles
  4. 46-05Jefferson Davis's Flight0.6 miles
  5. 46-23Rock Hill Buggy Company0.6 miles
  6. 46-55Laurelwood Cemetery0.7 miles