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

Leah Walker

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 16, 2026

1. Leah Walker Marker

Inscription.
This garden is dedicated to the memory of Leah Walker (May 10, 1982 - April 10, 2023). Leah served as the Site & Events Manager of the Aiken County Historical Museum from September of 2016 until her passing in April of 2023.

Leah was a strong Appalachian woman from the Saint Clair community of Bulls Gap, Tennessee. She was an incredible storyteller, a fierce friend, a passionate educator, an a force to be reckoned with. She lived for her family. She loved Birkenstock shoes, tiny houses, and tiny dogs. She was a huge fan of Dolly Parton, the Golden Girls, and overly dramatic TV shows. Her favorite holiday was Halloween, which is why the museum started its Spooky Tours event in October of 2017.

Leah was taken from us too soon by cancer. To keep her memory alive, this garden was dedicated on what would have been her 42nd birthday — May 10, 2024. The Leah Walker Storyteller's Garden is a place to share stories and celebrate those who bring light into our lives.

Erected 2024 by Aiken County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is April 10, 2023.

Location. 33° 33.276′ N,

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81° 43.545′ W. Marker is in Aiken, South Carolina, in Aiken County. It is at the intersection of Newberry Street Southwest and New Lane Southwest, on the right when traveling south on Newberry Street Southwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 339 New Ln SW, 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 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: The Transit of Venus (within shouting distance of this marker); Aiken County Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Aiken County Courthouse Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); "Banksia" (within

The Leah Walker Storyteller's Garden image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 16, 2026

2. The Leah Walker Storyteller's Garden

shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Banksia (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hitchcock Woods (about 400 feet away); Ergle Family Log Cabin (about 400 feet away); Frederick Ergle Log Cabin (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Aiken.

Other markers no longer nearby. Transit of Venus Observatory Structure, 1882 (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Aiken County Courthouse Bell (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 54 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 20, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.