Aiken in Aiken County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Pickens - Salley House
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2011
1. Pickens - Salley House Marker
This plantation house, first known as “Edgewood,” is an excellent example of Federal-era architecture. Originally near Edgefield, it was built in 1828 for Francis W. Pickens (1807-1869), state representative and senator, congressman, U.S. Minister to Russia, and governor 1860-62 during the secession crisis and the first two years of the Civil War. Lucy Holcombe Pickens was an ardent Confederate and novelist.
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In 1929 Eulalie Chafee Salley (1883-1975), pioneer woman suffragist, real estate broker, and developer, saved the house. Salley, architect Willis Irvin (1891-1950), and contractor Byron E. Hair supervised its dismantling, relocation to the Kalmia Hill area of Aiken, and restoration. It was moved here in 1989 when developer Ronny Bolton donated it to the University of South Carolina Aiken.
Erected 2003 by The Aiken County Historical Society. (Marker Number 2-24.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the South Carolina, Aiken County Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1828.
Location. 33° 34.395′ N, 81° 46.253′ W. Marker is in Aiken, South Carolina,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Robert M. Bell Parkway (approx. ¼ mile away); Kalmia (approx. 0.9 miles away); WW I Memorial (approx. 1.4 miles away); Graniteville Cemetery (approx. 1½ miles away); Farm Bell (approx. 2 miles away); Graniteville Train Derailment (approx. 2.1 miles away); Leavelle McCampbell School (approx. 2.1 miles away); 200th Anniversary of the United States (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Aiken.
Also see . . . Francis Wilkinson Pickens. ...69th Governor of South Carolina when the state seceded from the United States during the American Civil War.... (Submitted on June 6, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2011
2. Pickens - Salley House Marker, reverse side
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3. Pickens - Salley House seen from the roadway
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4. Pickens - Salley House
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5. Pickens - Salley House and Marker
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6. Pickens - Salley House Marker, seen along Campus of USC-Aiken
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7. Pickens - Salley House and Marker (at left), seen on Campus
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8. Francis Wilkinson Pickens
69th Governor of South Carolina
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9. Eulalie Chafee Salley Memorial at the Aiken Chamber of Commerce
Eulalie Chafee Salley
1883-1975
Born a lady of the old South,
She led women of her era into a New South.
A pioneer Realtor and Businesswoman for 60 years
A forceful advocate of woman's suffrage,
A charming, delightful person, a loyal friend.
Given by Joe B. Babb
Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,468 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on June 6, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
