Downtown Aiken Fountain

by Steve Rich

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Downtown Aiken Fountain

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Steve Rich

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Aiken South Carolina is the largest city in and the county seat of Aiken County, in western South Carolina, United States. With Augusta, Georgia, it is one of the two largest cities of the Central Savannah River Area. It is part of the Augusta-Richmond County Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Aiken is located near the mid-point of South Carolina's long border with Georgia, about 15 miles east of Augusta. US 1 and US 78 pass through the heart of the city, and Interstate 20 skirts its northern border. It is the seat of Aiken County.

Aiken was developed primarily during the first half of the twentieth century. Its ideal location and climate attracted many of New England's financial titans who established a "Winter Colony" here with luxurious homes, churches, clubs, and gardens. These and other historic landmarks abound in Aiken, making it perfect for anyone who enjoys history and beauty.

The northerners brought their horses with them, creating an equestrian community bar none. Today, Aiken forms the center of South Carolina's "Thoroughbred Country" and is home to first-class polo and racing. It is even home to the Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame.

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October 20th, 2020

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