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

Fred B. Cavanaugh

City Council 1985-1991

— Mayor 1991-2015 —

Fred B. Cavanaugh Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, December 31, 2023

1. Fred B. Cavanaugh Marker

Inscription. He was first elected to the Aiken City Council in November 1985 and was appointed mayor pro tempore two years later. He was elected mayor in 1991 and served for 24 years, retiring in 2015.

While serving as mayor, he was the chair of Aiken's Community of Character Initiative, which was the first of its kind in South Carolina. Under his leadership, Aiken was recognized with an All-America City Award in 1997. In 2000, Aiken earned the Municipal Association of South Carolina's highest award for the Character Initiative.

While he was mayor, the city of Aiken mounted substantial efforts to preserve historic buildings and natural amenities, developing a vibrant downtown through revitalization and fostering one of the state's best recreation programs.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1985.

Location. 33° 33.57′ N, 81° 43.363′ W. Marker is in Aiken, South Carolina, in Aiken County. Marker is on Park Avenue SW, on the right when traveling west. 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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fallout Shelter (within shouting distance of this marker); South Carolina Canal & Rail Road Company (within shouting distance of this marker); The S.C. Railroad

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Woodmen Of The World (about 300 feet away); Aiken (about 300 feet away); Plutonium-238 for Space Exploration (about 400 feet away); Dibble Memorial Library (about 400 feet away); William Aiken, Sr. (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Aiken.

Also see . . . Mayor Fred Cavanaugh Retires after 24 years as Mayor End of an Era. (Submitted on January 11, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Tom Bosse, December 31, 2023

2. Fred B. Cavanaugh Marker

Photographed By Tom Bosse, December 31, 2023

3. Fred B. Cavanaugh Marker

Marker is on the left.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 56 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 11, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.