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Aiken Standard in Aiken, South Carolina

07 Jul 1980

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Aiken Standard

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Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1980

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7

Birth of Aiken Tied to Hamburg Rail Route

Early Aiken's growth centered on the Charleston to Hamburg railroad built between 1830 and 1833, linking to the rise of Hamburg and North Augusta. Capt William W Williams helped supply land for rail, and the line featured the Best Friend steam locomotive, with Aiken cityhood proclaimed December 19 1835 in honor of William Aiken.

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Historic Aiken Column To Be A Regular Feature

Aiken Standard announces a new weekly column by staff writer Sarah Caskey. The feature will appear each Monday and cover notable happenings, places, and people in Aiken County. Readers may suggest topics by writing to Sarah Caskey, Aiken Standard, Box 456, Aiken 29801.

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