North Augusta in Aiken County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Hamburg

Photographed by Tom Bosse, December 31, 2023

1. Hamburg Marker

Inscription. Hamburg, located in the surrounding area, was a thriving river port and trading center for cotton and tobacco. Founded in 1821 by Henry Shultz and incorporated on Dec. 19, 1827, Hamburg became the most important interior port in S.C. With changing times and fortunes, prosperous Hamburg declined. The flood of 1929 destroyed what had been left of the town — ruins remain.

Erected 2018 by Sponsored by Aiken County Historical Society. (Marker Number 2 62.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is December 19, 1827.

Location. 33° 28.711′ N, 81° 57.176′ W. Marker is in North Augusta, South Carolina, in Aiken County. It is at the intersection of RiverNorth Drive and Jefferson Davis Highway (U.S. 78), on the left when traveling east on RiverNorth Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 76 RiverNorth Dr, North Augusta SC 29841, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Augusta

and in the Midlands.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Western Terminus South Carolina Railroad (here, next to this marker); Former Site of WJ Rutherford & Co Brickyard (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Georgia's State Capital (approx. 0.4 miles away

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in Georgia); Jefferson Davis Bridge (approx. 0.4 miles away in Georgia); The First Academy of Richmond County (approx. 0.4 miles away in Georgia); Fort Augusta (approx. half a mile away in Georgia); Veterans of All Wars (approx. half a mile away in Georgia); The Colonial Church of Augusta (approx. half a mile away in Georgia).

Other markers no longer nearby. Hamburg (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Railroads (was approx. half a mile away in Georgia but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . Hamburg-Carrsville African American Heritage District. (Submitted on January 2, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Tom Bosse, December 31, 2023

2. Hamburg Marker

Hamburg Marker located on the right.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, December 31, 2023

3. Hamburg Marker

Hamburg Marker located on the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 480 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 2, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.