The Rock Hill Herald reported on July 22, 1880 – “The gin house of Mr. J.H. McFadden, who lives about nine miles south of Rock Hill, was struck by lightening and set on fire. After doing considerable damage the flames were extinguished by heavy rain.” R&R is unclear as to the relationship of this farmer and the J.H. McFadden listed on this page.
City Directories and History: 1908 – J.H. McFadden (Monument salesman and life insurance agent at 116 East Main), Margaret C. McFadden, 1915-1917 – W.J. Neely, (Irene) , 1922/23 – C.G. Watkins, 1936 – James D.F. Watkins, 1963 – NA
There have been several buildings at this location, including the

Advertisement from the 1938 Rock Hill Bearcat Annual.
Wylie’s Filling Station that once stood on the corner of Hampton Street and East Black Street and was demolished to make room for the new Rock Hill City Hall in the late 1960’s. This was the original lot occupied by Saint John’s Methodist Church and was surveyed for the purpose of building the church on this corner in the early 1850’s and was surveyed by Squire John Roddey when he helped create the Town of Rock Hill, S.C.
The Herald reported on April 9, 1902 – “That the home of Mr. J.H. McFadden on Hampton St., narrowly escaped destruction by a fire in the garret.”
The McElwee Store journal list William J. Neely and wife Irene (Pres. of Neely – Marshall Mule Co. at 140-146 East Black Street), held an account at the store.
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