Each year, the City of Rock Hill honors local heroes and records their stories here. Freedom Walkway recognizes heroes of the past, present and future whose efforts helped to promote
justice and equality for all. 

2020 HEROES

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Rev. Robert Toatley

The Troublemakers

Rev. Ronal L. King

2019 HEROES

Rev. Dr. LEROY ELLISON

Rev. Dr. CYNTHIA PLAIR RODDEY

Rev. HENRY F. TEVLIN, C.O.

2018 HEROES

MARY E. FRAYSER

BUCK GEORGE

THE CITY GIRLS: Phyllis Thompson Hyatt • Peggy Archie Long • Olivette McClurkin 

Essie Porter Ramseur • Lucille Wallace Reese • Patricia Hinton Sims • Elsie White Springs

2017 HEROES

 BROTHER 

 DAVID BOONE 

 CHIEF 

 GILBERT BLUE  

 MARSHALL 

 DOSWELL

 REVEREND 

 CECIL IVORY  

2016 HEROES

 JIM WILLIAMS 

 BOBBY PLAIR 

 DR. W. 

 W. FENNELL 

 ADDELENE 

 AUSTIN WHITE 

LOCAL HEROES WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY