Gov. William Aiken House
Gov. William Aiken House, Antebellum residence in Charleston, South Carolina.
The William Aiken House features a prominent two-story porch across its southern facade and displays Federal Adamesque architectural elements throughout its structure.
The house belonged to William Aiken Sr., founder of the South Carolina Canal and Railroad Company, who established the world's longest rail line in 1833.
Archaeological research at the site uncovered over 10,000 artifacts that document the daily experiences of both the Aiken family and enslaved individuals.
The property includes two courtyards, two ballrooms, and multiple event spaces that accommodate up to 500 guests for various social gatherings.
The house contains an octagonal wing with a second-story ballroom and a Gothic Revival carriage house added by Henrietta Aiken after her husband's death.
Location: South Carolina
Website: http://historiccharleston.org/experience/arh
GPS coordinates: 32.79139,-79.93500
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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