Aiken in Aiken County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
An Early Aiken Park
established by
The Historic Aiken Foundation
and the
City of Aiken
in 1973
This park contains two of the first street lights which were originally gs lights, and the paving bricks which were laid in the early 1800s.
in loving memory of
Thomas F. Maurice
Restored in 2019 by the City of Aiken
Erected 2019 by The Historic Aiken Foundation and the City of Aiken.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1973.
Location. 33° 33.631′ N, 81° 43.377′ W. Marker is in Aiken, South Carolina, in Aiken County. It is at the intersection of Laurens Street Southwest and Hayne Street Southwest, in the median on Laurens Street Southwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 146 Laurens Street Southwest, 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Augusta And Aiken Railway (here, next to this marker); Aiken (a few steps from this marker); Aiken's Jewish Merchants (within shouting distance of this marker); 1953 Gas Explosion (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Cold War and Civil Defense in the Atomic Age (about 300 feet away); What's Inside? (about 300 feet away); The 97% to Survive (about 300 feet away); South Carolina Canal & Rail Road Company (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Aiken.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 33 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 23, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
