| First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church / Dr. Arthur Small Rogers | | | | | | |
By Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 12, 2008 | |
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Inscription. First Associate Reformed Presbyterian ChurchThis church was organized in 1895 with 26 charter members. The sanctuary, cmompleted in 1898 and enlarged in 1911, was designed by Chrlotte architect C.C. Hook and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Four pastors have served the church; Dr. A.S. Rogers (1895-1948); Rev. W.P. Grier (1948-1963); Rev. H.L. Smith (1963-1966), and Dr. R.J. Robinson (since 1967)
Dr. Arthur Small Rogers
(1869-1964)Dr. Arthur Small Rogers (1869-1964), a native of Newberry, was educated at Erskine College, Erskine Theological Seminary, and Muskingum College. He came to Rock Hill in 1895 as a seminary student and became the first pastor of this church; his pastorate here was one of the longest in the history of the A.R.P. denomination. Dr. Rogers retired in 1948 and died in Rock Hill in 1964 at the age of 95.
Erected 1996 by the Congretion of First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. (Marker Number 46-26.)
Location. 34° 55.583′ N, 81° 1.445′ W. Marker is in Rock Hill, South Carolina, in York County. Marker is on S Oakland Avenue near E. White Street. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 E. White Street, Rock Hill SC 29732, United States of America.
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By Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 12, 2008 | |
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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. U.S. Post Office and Courthouse/Citizen's Building (about 700 feet away, in a direct line); First Presbyterian Church / Church Leaders (approx. 0.2 miles away); City of Rock Hill (approx. 0.2 miles away); Andrew Jackson Hotel/Vernon Grant (approx. 0.2 miles away); McCrory's Civil Rights Sit-ins / "Friendship Nine" (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rock Hill Depots / Rock Hill Street Railway (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rock Hill Cotton Factory (approx. 0.2 miles away); Black Plantation / Hampton Campaign (approx. 0.2 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Rock Hill.
Also see . . .
1. History of First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church of Rock Hill. History of the church and Dr. Roger's contributions. (Submitted on March 10, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina.)
2. Charles Christian Hook. A brief biography by Lisa Bush Hankin, hosted by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission.
"Hook's resume would not suggest that he would be a leading figure (architectural or otherwise). The son of German immigrants, Hook was born in Wheeling, West Virginia in 1870. He was educated at Washington University, probably not a place that would afford him access to the power elite of North Carolina. Upon his graduation in 1890, the man known as "the father of Charlotte schools", Dr. Alexander Graham, brought Hook to Charlotte to teach mechanical drawing. This route from Washington University directly to Charlotte would not appear to have provided Hook with any formal architectural training or apprenticeship. After two years as a teacher, Hook began his career as Charlotte's first full-time professional architect in 1892." (Submitted on March 10, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina.) |
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| | | | | | | | 6. First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church | | Funds were raised throughout the denomination, with many churches and individuals giving gifts for the construction of the church. | | |
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Courtesy of First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church | |
| | | 7. Dr. Arthur Small Rogers | | Upon graduation from the Seminary in the spring of 1896, Arthur Rogers was called to serve a term of five years as pastor of the young Rock Hill church. He almost immediately began planning for the construction of a church building. | | |
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Courtesy of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission, 2009 | |
| | | 8. Architect C.C.Hook | | |
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| Credits. This page originally submitted on March 5, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 21 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Submitted on March 5, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 6, 7, 8. Submitted on March 6, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page. |
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