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

Gaston Livery Stable

Photographed by Tom Bosse, December 31, 2023

1. Gaston Livery Stable Marker

Inscription. (Front)
The turn-of-the-century barn to the south is a notable example of eclectic Victorian, brick, U-shaped barn design and construction. It has a rare working early 20th century carriage lift. In 1909, David W. Gaston, Sr. (1860~1931) acquired the barn and surrounding farmland from the local Steadman family and opened a livery business here with his son, David W. Gaston, Jr. (1880~1932). (Continued on other side) (Reverse) (Continued from other side) Gaston's livery provided important transportation and recreation service to local residents and members of Aiken's "Winter Colony". The business rented and boarded horses for use around town and performed maintenance on horse-drawn vehicles. It closed in 1932. The barn continued to be used as part of a working farm for several more decades.

Erected 2021 by Sponsored by Aiken County Historical Society, Esther Marion Chapter, NSDAR, Friends of the Gaston Livery Stable, Henry Middleton Chapter, NSDAR, and Historic Aiken Foundation. (Marker Number 2 65.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.

Location. 33° 33.289′ N,

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81° 42.154′ W. Marker is in Aiken, South Carolina, in Aiken County. It is at the intersection of Richland Avenue East (U.S. 78) and Gaston Road, on the right when traveling east on Richland Avenue East. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1315 Richland Ave E, Aiken SC 29801, 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 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: Aiken County Farmers' Market (approx. 0.4 miles away); Friendship (African) Baptist Church (approx. 0.7 miles away); Friendship Baptist Church (approx. 0.7 miles away); Schofield School (approx. 0.7 miles away); Bells and Whistles: Signaling (approx.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, December 31, 2023

2. Gaston Livery Stable Marker

0.8 miles away); Fast Food: Railroad Dining (approx. 0.8 miles away); Aiken Training Track (approx. 0.8 miles away); How a Steam Engine Works (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Aiken.

Also see . . . About Gaston Livery Stable. (Submitted on January 11, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Tom Bosse, December 31, 2023

3. Gaston Livery Stable Marker

Gaston Livery Stable U-Shaped Barn image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, December 31, 2023

4. Gaston Livery Stable U-Shaped Barn

Credits. This page was last revised on January 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 435 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 11, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.