National Register of Historic Places

Aiken Winter Colony Historic District II

Aiken, Aiken County, South Carolina
Listed
November 27, 1984
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
84000498

About this property

Aiken Winter Colony Historic District II, located in Aiken, South Carolina. It is one of the three districts associated with the Aiken Winter Colony. This district, with over 100 properties, has approximately three times as many structures as Historic District I. District II also offers a number of impressive residences and outbuildings, as well the famous inn, Wilcox's.” The properties were constructed between 1880 and 1930. This visually appealing district was placed in the National Register of Historic Places on November 27, 1984.

Location

Aiken, Aiken County, South Carolina
33.55502, -81.72138

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Chinaberry
Industrial
0.1 mi
Willcox's
Industrial
0.1 mi
Joye Cottage
Industrial
0.2 mi
Legare-Morgan House
Industrial
0.2 mi
St. Mary Help of Christians Church
Industrial
0.2 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Aiken — February 11 1865
1865Civil War
0.1 mi
Battle of Aiken
1865Civil War
0.3 mi
Battle of Aiken South Carolina
1865Civil War
0.4 mi

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When was Aiken Winter Colony Historic District II listed on the National Register?

Aiken Winter Colony Historic District II was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 27, 1984.

What type of historic resource is Aiken Winter Colony Historic District II?

Aiken Winter Colony Historic District II is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

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