Aiken in Aiken County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Augusta And Aiken Railway
Photographed By Mike Stroud, July 2008
1. The Augusta & Aiken Railway Marker
(Front)
The Augusta and Aiken Railway, a 26-mile interurban electric trolley line between Augusta, Ga., and Aiken, operated from 1902 to 1929. In Aiken the line began at the corner of Park Ave. & Union St., proceeded west on Park, then north on Laurens St., then west on Hampton Ave., and toward Augusta on what is now Trolley Line Rd. The first passengers paid 25 cents to ride 2 hours one way or 4 hours for a round trip.
(Reverse)
In 1906 the railway bought 4 new passenger cars with 52 seats each. Built by the J.G. Brill Car Co. of Philadelphia, they were nicknamed "Big Reds." Stops between Aiken and Augusta were Graniteville, Madison, Warrenville, Gloverville, Langley, Bath, Clearwater, Summerhill, and North Augusta. The trolley line struggled with the advent of the automobile and made its last run from Aiken on July 8, 1929.
Erected 2007 by Aiken County Historical Society. (Marker Number 2-38.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 33° 33.827′ N, 81° 43.286′ W. Marker is in Aiken, South Carolina, in Aiken County. Marker is at the intersection
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Presbyterian Church of Aiken (within shouting distance of this marker); Author Jeff Scott (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Aiken Vietnam War Monument (about 600 feet away); Adath Yeshurun Synagogue (approx. 0.2 miles away); H. Odell Weeks (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. John's Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1953 Gas Explosion (approx. 0.2 miles away); Original Survey of Aiken (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Aiken.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2008
2. The Augusta & Aiken Railway Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2008
3. The Augusta & Aiken Railway Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, March 14, 2010
4. The Augusta & Aiken Railway Marker, looking south along Laurens St. NW
Photographed By Tom Bosse, December 31, 2023
5. The Augusta & Aiken Railway Marker
Photographed By Tom Bosse, December 31, 2023
6. The Augusta & Aiken Railway Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 4,462 times since then and 69 times this year. Last updated on January 11, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 11, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 4. submitted on March 21, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 5, 6. submitted on January 11, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
