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 Oaks: A Town Defined by Its Living Canopy
Aiken’s live oaks define the town’s landscape from 1877 when Henry Dibble planted 500 trees to today. Bob McCartney guides a tour of diverse oak species around town including rare evergreen and Chinese oaks, with Beatrice Chasse praising Aiken as an arboretum. Fall planting advice from Clemson emphasizes choosing appropriately sized trees for lasting shape and color.
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Park Avenue
Williamsburg
China
Williamsburg Street
Woodlanders
Beaufort Street
Bob
Beatrice Chasse
l’Arboretum Des
Clemson
Chasse
Aiken
Aikenites
Henry Dibble
Bob McC Seicnhere
Susan Elder
Aiken Gardens