Aiken in Aiken County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Aiken County Farmers' Market
The Aiken County Farmers’ Market, founded in 1951, was originally an open air market sponsored by the Edisto Grange. This building, which opened on May 21, 1954, was designed by Woodrow Jackson and built by the Aiken County chain gang. Farmers and their families built 45 tables, still used today. This is the oldest county farmers’ market in continuous service in the same location in S.C.
Erected 2006 by The Friends of the Aiken County Farmers’ Market, the Aiken County Historical Society, and the Historic Aiken Foundation. (Marker Number 2-32.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Landmarks • Notable Events • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the South Carolina, Aiken County Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1820.
Location. 33° 33.394′ N, 81° 42.506′ W. Marker is in Aiken, South Carolina, in Aiken County. Marker is on Williamsburg Street near Richland Street SE (U.S. 78), in the median. 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 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Friendship (African) Baptist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Friendship Baptist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Gaston Livery Stable (approx. 0.4 miles away); Schofield School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bells and Whistles: Signaling (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fast Food: Railroad Dining (approx. 0.4 miles away); How a Steam Engine Works (approx. 0.4 miles away); City of Aiken: A Glimpse Into Our Past (approx. 0.4 miles away); Aiken Railroad Depot (approx. 0.4 miles away); Aiken County 125th Anniversary (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Aiken.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 12, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,482 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 15, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.