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Boyd Pond Park

SCIWAY — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:10:31 +0000

Boyd Pond Park is a 210 acre county park in Aiken that used to be the employee recreation facility for the Savannah River Site. The park has miles of hiking and walking trails, mountain bike trails, a 30-acre fishing pond, picnic areas, playgrounds, and much more.

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SCIWAY thanks Shirley Radabaugh of Aiken for this picture taken in December 2012.

Aiken Post Office

SCIWAY — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 13:21:51 +0000

The old Aiken Post Office, built in 1912, is located on the corner of Laurens Street and Park Avenue in downtown Aiken. The building is a beautiful example of Classical Revival architecture, and the exterior remains nearly unaltered today. It is now home to the Savannah River Nuclear Solutions.

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SCIWAY thanks Michael Enloe of Aiken for this information and picture taken in May 2012.

Learn more about the Savannah River Site.

Kathwood Plantation

SCIWAY — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 13:22:17 +0000

North Augusta Greenway

SCIWAY — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 15:27:40 +0000

The North Augusta Greenway has a seven-mile paved trail perfect for walking, running, and biking. This beautiful greenway is the centerpiece of popular Riverview Park.

St. Mary Help of Christians Church

SCIWAY — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 15:51:50 +0000

The historic St. Mary Help of Christians Church is located on the corner of Park Avenue and York Street in downtown Aiken. The church was constructed in 1905 to serve the growing Catholic population in Aiken. Also located on the grounds is St. Claire’s Chapel, which dates back to 1879. The entire church complex was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. For additional information and service times, please visit the church’s website.

SCIWAY thanks Steven Faucette of Williamston for these pictures he took in 2012.

Aiken Training Track

SCIWAY — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:51:44 +0000

Aiken means horses. Not only does the city stand at the center of South Carolina’s “Thoroughbred Country,” it also serves as one of the polo capitals of the world. Aiken has been a renowned equestrian destination since the early 1900s, and the famed Aiken Training Track has become a key part of the area’s rich history.

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The Aiken Training Track was built by horseman Fred H. Post in the 1940s. Its level ground, sandy soil, and close proximity to Hitchcock Woods (one of the largest urban forests in America) make it an exceptional training center for its size. The track is used for flat racing, and it surrounds what is said to be the oldest known polo field in the country.

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The popular Aiken Triple Crown, which is held each spring, features flat racing, steeplechase racing, and polo. The flat racing portion of the event is held here. Over the years, the course has been home to 39 champions, and many trainers consider it integral to their success.

SCIWAY thanks frequent contributor Larry Gleason for these beautiful pictures he took in March 2012.

To learn more about the Aiken Training Track, be sure to visit its website.

Gaston Livery Stable

SCIWAY — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:13:32 +0000

The Gaston Livery Stable in Aiken was constructed in 1893 and is made entirely of locally-produced brick. Of the five brick barns remaining in South Carolina, it is believed to be the oldest. At two floors and 12,000 square feet, it is also one of only four barns in the country to still have an original carriage lift.

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This stable is eligible to be listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Unfortunately, its eastern end is badly damaged. If it continues to deteriorate, the building’s structural integrity will be endangered. Thankfully, Friends of the Gaston Livery Stable is working to repair it so it will be around for at least another century!

Once the stable has been fully restored, there are plans to use it as a living history museum. As the group’s president, Coleen Reed, notes, “Aiken takes great pride in its uniqueness. Our heritage sets us apart from other communities. The equine, transportation, agricultural, and Winter Colony history are all combined in this structure.”

SCIWAY thanks D.S. Owens of Aiken for this great information and picture he took in December 2011.

See a picture of the Abbeville Livery Stable, another brick barn located in Abbeville .

William Aiken Statue

SCIWAY — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:12:28 +0000

This bronze statue of William Aiken, Sr. was unveiled in Aiken on March 17, 2011. The statue depicts the founder and president of the South Carolina Canal and Railroad Company patiently waiting, pocket watch in hand, for the next train to arrive.

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Both the City of Aiken and Aiken County were named for William Aiken, who immigrated to South Carolina from Northern Ireland in 1789. Aiken chartered the 136-mile railroad in 1827 and by 1833 the line was running from Charleston to Hamburg. At that time it was the longest and most important railroad in the United States.

Many thanks to Larry Gleason of Aiken for submitting this photo.

Rose Hill Plantation

SCIWAY — Mon, 16 May 2011 15:36:07 +0000

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Oakland Plantation

SCIWAY — Mon, 16 May 2011 15:24:50 +0000

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