Aiken in Aiken County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
William Aiken, Sr.
Photographed By Brian Scott, August 2, 2015
1. William Aiken, Sr. Marker
URS Corporation on the occasion of the City of Aiken's 175th year, graciously donated this symbolic representation of William Aiken Sr. (1779-1831), for whom the city was named in 1835. Aiken was an entrepreneur and president of the South Carolina Canal and Railroad Company, which in 1833 ran the world's longest railroad, from Charleston to Hamburg, S.C., through land that is now the City of Aiken.
Erected 2011 by URS Corporation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.
Location. 33° 33.583′ N, 81° 43.267′ W. Marker is in Aiken, South Carolina, in Aiken County. Marker is on Newberry Street NW, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Aiken SC 29801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Original Survey of Aiken (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fred B. Cavanaugh (about 500 feet away); H. Odell Weeks (about 500 feet away); St. John's Methodist Church (about 600 feet away); Aiken (about 600 feet away); Fallout Shelter (about 600 feet
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1. William Aiken. William Aiken (1779 – May 5, 1831), or William Aiken, Sr., was the founder and president of the pioneering South Carolina Canal and Rail Road Company. (Submitted on August 7, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. South Carolina Canal and Railroad Company. The South Carolina Canal and Rail Road Company was chartered under act of the South Carolina General Assembly of December 19, 1827. (Submitted on August 7, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Brian Scott, August 2, 2015
2. William Aiken, Sr. Statue and Marker
Photographed By Brian Scott, August 2, 2015
3. William Aiken, Sr. Statue
Photographed By Brian Scott, August 2, 2015
4. William Aiken, Sr. Statue
Photographed By Brian Scott, August 2, 2015
5. William Aiken, Sr. Statue
Credits. This page was last revised on December 10, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 742 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 7, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
