This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Aiken’s Rise as Spa and Polo Hub of the South
Aiken grew into a premier winter retreat attracting wealthy visitors to vast estates and polo ponies. Historic hotels like Park Avenue and Highland Park welcomed guests, while early banks and the first brick buildings shaped the town. The 19th and early 20th centuries saw trolley lines, telephone service pioneers, and a growing school system centered on the Aiken Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
United States
Park Avenue
Bishop’s Store
Park Avenue Hotel
Highland Park
Highland Park Hotel
Willcox
Henderson
Palmetto Federal
Bank of Aiken
Peoples Bank of Aiken
Bank of Western Carolina
Lyceum
Thomas Dry Cleaning Co
Augusta
Charleston
Madame Bonnetheau
Coker Spring
Fermata
Crosland
Lapheat
Glover
Dwight
Aiken Institute
Henderson Annex