City Directories and History: 1906 – RH PO Ledger: H.C. McSwain, Mrs. McSwain, Leonard McSwain, Christine McSwain, 1908 – Henry G. McIlwain, Sr. (Jane with SE Life Insurance, children: Henry G. Jr., Walter, Leonard, and Christine), 1913/14 – Mrs. J. Leon Moore and daughter Eunice Moore, 1917 – Ms. Mary D. Moore, 1936 – M.D. Moore, 1946 – Eunice Mitchell, 1963 – UN
The Herald reported on Nov. 12, 1902 – “J.L. Moore has bought the lot on Oakland Ave., between the lots of J.G. Anderson and Mr. Fewell and will erect a handsome residence there.”
The Herald reported that on May 20, 1903 – “Architect H.E. White is drawing plans for an eight room, two story dwelling to be erected for J.L. Moore on Oakland Avenue.”
The Rock Hill Record on Oct. 15, 1908 reported that Mr. J. Leon Moore and family have returned to the city and will occupy their home on Oakland Ave., recently vacated by the McIlwain family.
The 1915 McElwee Store ledger states that Eunice Moore held an account at the store and lived at this location.
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