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

Former Site of WJ Rutherford & Co Brickyard

Photographed By Tom Bosse, December 31, 2023

1. Former Site of WJ Rutherford & Co Brickyard Marker

Inscription. Former location of the WJ Rutherford & Co brick manufacturing yard established circa 1895-1896 in Hamburg, SC. In addition to manufacturing high quality brick the company were dealers of lime, cement, roofing, etc. The clay used to manufacture the bricks was mined from clay pits that over time became the ponds located just beyond this structure. The structure contained a large motor that was used to regulate the temperature in the kilns.

An excellent example of a local architectural gem that was constructed with special shaped bricks from the Rutherford brick yard is The Sacred heart Church located at the corner of 13th and Greene St. in downtown Augusta. Sacred Heart is listed on The National Registry of Historic Places.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.

Location. 33° 28.7′ N, 81° 57.069′ W. Marker is in North Augusta, South Carolina, in Aiken County. Marker is on River North Drive east of Sapelo Drive, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: North Augusta SC 29841, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Western Terminus South Carolina Railroad (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hamburg

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(about 500 feet away); Georgia's State Capital (approx. 0.4 miles away 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. 0.6 miles away in Georgia); Railroads (approx. 0.6 miles away in Georgia); The “Haunted” Pillar of the Lower Market (approx. 0.6 miles away in Georgia).

Photographed By Tom Bosse, December 31, 2023

2. Former Site of WJ Rutherford & Co Brickyard Marker

Former Site of WJ Rutherford & Co Brickyard image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, December 31, 2023

3. Former Site of WJ Rutherford & Co Brickyard

Pond created from clay pit mining. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, December 31, 2023

4. Pond created from clay pit mining.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, December 31, 2023

5. Former Site of WJ Rutherford & Co Brickyard

Sacred Heart Church - Augusta, GA image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, December 31, 2023

6. Sacred Heart Church - Augusta, GA

Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 76 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 2, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.