Aiken, Historical city in South Carolina, United States.
Located in Aiken County at 157 meters elevation, the city extends across residential neighborhoods, commercial districts, and multiple recreational areas.
Established in 1835 as a railroad terminal, Aiken developed into a winter destination for northern residents seeking milder temperatures during cold months.
The city maintains numerous equestrian facilities, polo grounds, and training centers that support regular competitions and sporting events throughout the year.
The municipal government provides comprehensive services including water management, waste collection, and public safety through multiple administrative departments.
Hitchcock Woods, within city limits, encompasses 2100 acres of forest trails used for horseback riding, hiking, and traditional fox hunting.
Location: Aiken County
Inception: 1835
Elevation above the sea: 157 m
Website: http://cityofaikensc.gov
GPS coordinates: 33.54944,-81.72056
Latest update: May 31, 2025 13:30
Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site
21.1 km
Aiken Tennis Club
1.1 km
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
23.8 km
Willcox's
845 m
Aiken State Park
21.6 km
Augusta Museum of History
23.8 km
Aiken Winter Colony Historic District I
1.9 km
Bettis Academy and Junior College
17.6 km
Graniteville Historic District
18.4 km
Chinaberry
415 m
Crossways
2.8 km
Oakland Plantation
15.5 km
Old Aiken Post Office
1.1 km
St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church
1.4 km
Immanuel School
1.3 km
Warrenville Elementary School
8 km
Lookaway Hall
23.7 km
Georgia Avenue-Butler Avenue Historic District
23.6 km
Whitehall, Aiken County, South Carolina
832 m
Aiken Winter Colony Historic District III
1.7 km
Pickens House
4.1 km
Phelps House
1.8 km
Aiken Winter Colony Historic District II
552 m
The Cedars
20.1 km
Legare-Morgan House
876 m
U.S. Court House
1.1 km
Dawson-Vanderhorst House
4.9 km
Vaucluse Mill Village Historic District
10.6 kmReviews
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