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9.5 acres (3.8 ha) Built. 1852. NRHP reference No. 07000182 [1] Added to NRHP. March 19, 2007. Aiken Colored Cemetery, a historic cemetery in Aiken, South Carolina, US, covers nearly 10 acres and is located several miles from the downtown area. It was the only burial grounds for Aiken's African-American community through the mid 20th century.
These listings illustrate some of the history and contributions of African Americans in South Carolina. Contents: Counties in South Carolina with African American Historic Places. Abbeville - Aiken - Allendale Anderson - Bamberg - Barnwell - Beaufort - Berkeley - Calhoun - Charleston - Cherokee - Chester - Chesterfield - Clarendon - Colleton ...
The Aiken Winter Colony was established in Aiken, South Carolina by Thomas Hitchcock, Sr. and William C. Whitney [2] [3] in the late 19th century. The resort gathered fame as a wintering spot for wealthy families, mainly from the Northeastern United States. Activities that were popular at the resort included fox hunting, polo, golf, and ...
Marion Carolyn Naifeh (April 11, 1928 — May 20, 2023) was an American author and educator who, with her husband, the late diplomat George Naifeh, represented the United States in diplomatic missions in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia over nearly three decades.
Technical. Track gauge. 5 ft ( 1,524 mm) The South Carolina Canal and Rail Road Company was a railroad in South Carolina that operated independently from 1830 to 1844. One of the first railroads in North America to be chartered and constructed, it provided the first steam-powered, scheduled passenger train service in the United States.
1244853 [6] Website. www .cityofaikensc .gov. Aiken is the most populous city in, and the county seat of, Aiken County, South Carolina, United States. [9] [10] According to 2020 census, the population was 32,025, [11] making it the 15th-most populous city in South Carolina, and one of the two largest cities of the Central Savannah River Area.
The Gov. William Aiken House (also known as the Aiken-Rhett House, or the Robinson-Aiken House) was built in 1820 at 48 Elizabeth Street, in the Wraggborough neighborhood of Charleston, South Carolina. [2] Despite being known for its association with Gov. William Aiken, the house was built by John Robinson after he bought several lots in Mazyck ...
November 27, 1984. Aiken Winter Colony Historic District I, is located in Aiken, South Carolina, [2] [3] It is noteworthy in that it is viewed as the district most closely identified with the history of the Aiken Winter Colony. The area features over 30 properties, many of which are large impressive mansions with stables.