Historical Places

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HISTORIC CHURCHES, CEMETERIES & MARKERS

Many people find exploring an old burial ground can be likened to walking through a threedimensional history book. While some churchyards are the final resting home of famous heroes, many tell the past of ordinary townsfolk who were important to the area’s rich history. Enjoy your time in Thoroughbred Country exploring the wealth of historic sites, charming small towns and beautifully preserved churches.

The information in this section may not include all of the historic churches, cemeteries and markers in the region. For more information, visit the South Carolina Department of Archives and History at http://scdah.sc.gov.

AIKEN COUNTY

Adath Yeshurun Synagogue, 154 Greenville St NW, Aiken. Aiken’s permanent Jewish community dates to 1890, when immigrants from Eastern Europe began settling here. This Classical Revival synagogue was built in 1925 and has been in continuous use since as both a place of worship and a Jewish community center. Aiken, corner of Laurens St and The Alley, Aiken. SC Hwy Historical Marker. The county seat, Aiken was chartered in 1835.

Aiken Colored Cemetery/Pine Lawn Memorial

Gardens, Florence St and Hampton Ave, Aiken. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007. This cemetery, established in 1852 as a city cemetery, became Pine Lawn Memorial Gardens in 1988. This was the only burial ground for African Americans in Aiken until the mid-20th century.

Aiken County, Aiken County Courthouse, corner of Park Ave and Chesterfield St, Aiken. SC Hwy Historical Marker. The county was created in 1871 and was named for William Aiken, the first president of the SC Canal & Railroad Company. Aiken First Baptist Church, York St NE, near its intersection with Richland Ave, Aiken. The church, founded in 1805, predates the city of Aiken and was first called Levels Baptist Church. The present Classical Revival sanctuary was built and dedicated in 1958. The cemetery, dating from 1838, includes the graves of both Union and Confederate soldiers. Aiken Institute, 314 Chesterfield St SW, Aiken. SC Hwy Historical Marker. The Aiken Institute was chartered in 1888. The main building was designed in 1891, includes a wing added in 1913. It was the second oldest school in use in the state when it closed in 1986. The 1913 wing became the Aiken County Public Library in 1990. Battle of Aiken, Richland Ave and Chesterfield St, Aiken. This marker commemorates the 1865 Battle of Aiken. Battle of John’s Town Memorial, intersection of Voyager Rd and Salley Rd. This marker commemorates the Battle of John’s Town, fought May 2, 1782, by Patriots defending the two bullpens where British and Tories were imprisoned during the Revolutionary War. Carrsville, Barton Rd and Boylan St, North Augusta. This African-American community was established in 1930 after two floods on the Savannah River washed away most of the town of Hamburg. This building, long called “the Society Building,” was built in 1930 for the Young Men’s Union Society, which later bought the lot from William Carpenter. The building hosted many events for organizations such as Simmons Lodge No. 571, which acquired it in 1988. Coker Spring, Whiskey Rd and Coker Springs Rd SW, Aiken. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The freshwater spring less than ¼ mile southwest was used by prehistoric Native Americans. It was deeded to the town of Aiken in 1844 by William Perroneau Finley (1803-1876) and furnished Aiken’s drinking water throughout the 19th century. The brick springhouse, covered in stucco, dates from the early 19th century and features Greek Revival architectural elements. The springhouse and retaining walls were restored in 1972 after archaeological excavations. Downer Institute & School, intersection of Hammond Rd and US 278, Beech Island. SC Hwy Historical Marker. Downer Institute was founded in 1843 and operated until 1865. Downer Elementary School, the Institute’s successor, stood here 1924-1950 and 1952-1986. The school was burned in 1950 and replaced in 1952. Graniteville Cemetery, Gregg Hwy, Graniteville. The cemetery, established about 1850, is closely associated with the Graniteville Mill. William Gregg (1800-1867), founder of the mill, laid out the mill village and also helped plan this cemetery. Notable persons buried here include 83 Confederate soldiers and veterans, as well as many employees of the Graniteville Mill. Graniteville Academy, Canal St and Gregg Hwy, Graniteville. This Carpenter Gothic school was built in 1848 by the Graniteville Mill. The academy, with five classrooms and a bell tower, opened with local ministers as teachers for students in grades 1-6. The original 1848 academy was a residence from 1922-1969. Graniteville Mill, corner of Canal St and Marshall St, Graniteville. SC Hwy Historical Marker. This mill, the largest textile mill in Antebellum SC, was chartered in 1845 and opened in 1847. This company provided housing, a school, a store and land for churches, creating a model mill village. Hampton Terrace Hotel, 1000 block of Carolina Ave, North Augusta. SC Hwy Historical Marker. An exclusive winter resort, the hotel stood atop this hill from 1903 to 1916. The hotel burned down on New Year’s Eve 1916.

Historic Church, US 278, at the entrance to Redcliffe Plantation State Park. SC Hwy Historical Marker. This church was built in 1836 by Beech Island Presbyterian Church and organized in 1827. Woodrow Wilson’s wife was baptized here. In 1950, the building was consecrated as All Saints Episcopal Church. Jacksonville School/Jacksonville Lodge, 351 Huber Clay Rd, Langley. Jacksonville School– Built by the Jacksonville Lodge in 1895, taught the African-American children of this community until 1936. The Jacksonville Community Commission acquired and renovated the building in 1991-92. Jacksonville Lodge– This building was constructed in 1895 by Jacksonville Lodge, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, an African-American fraternal organization. The Odd Fellows met here on the second floor for many years. James U. Jackson Memorial Bridge, US 25 Business, near the Savannah River, North Augusta. SC Hwy Historical Marker. The first North Augusta bridge was built in 1891. The present bridge was built in 1939 and named after James U. Jackson who earned the title “Founder of North Augusta”. North Augusta, John C. Calhoun Park, intersection of Carolina Ave and Georgia Ave, North Augusta. Chartered in 1906, includes the site of two early towns. Campbell Town was a trading post on the Savannah River before the American Revolution. Hamburg, founded in 1821 as a port on the river, was an early western terminus of the S.C. Railroad. Pickens-Salley House, University of South Carolina Aiken campus, Aiken. SC Hwy Historical Marker. This plantation house is an excellent example of Federal-era architecture. Samuel Hammond, 101 Riverview Park Dr, North Augusta. SC Hwy Historical Marker. Samuel Hammond was a Native American fighter born in Virginia in 1757. Hammond died in 1842 and was buried nearby. Schofield School, 224 Kershaw St NE, Aiken. Schofield Middle School, 803-642-2770. SC Hwy Historical Marker. The Schofield Normal and Industrial School was founded in 1868 by Martha Schofield who dedicated her life to the education of African Americans. In 1953, the school was deeded to the state and the county and became Schofield Middle School. The original bell tower of the Schofield Normal and Industrial School still stands on the grounds. Contact the school before visiting. Silver Bluff Baptist Church, 360 Old Jackson Hwy, Beech Island. SC Hwy Historical Marker. This church, one of the first African-American Baptist churches in America, grew out of regular worship services held as early as the 1750s at “Silver Bluff,” a plantation of Native American trader George Galphin. At first non-denominational congregation with both Caucasian and AfricanAmerican members, it was formally organized as Silver Bluff Baptist Church in 1773. A large frame sanctuary built in 1873 was covered in brick veneer in 1920; it was demolished and the present brick church was built in 1948. Storm Branch Baptist Church, 153 Storm Branch Rd, Clearwater vicinity. SC Hwy Historical Marker. The church began as a plantation chapel in 1772 and became a wholly African-American church in 1866. The first permanent sanctuary was built around the same time.

St. Thaddeus Church, 125 Pendleton St SW, Aiken. SC Hwy Historical Marker. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This Episcopal church is the city’s oldest church structure, having retained its Greek Revival style through subsequent remodeling. The Hamburg Massacre, US 1/78/25, under the 5th St Bridge on the North Augusta side, North Augusta. Occurred nearby on July 8, 1876, was one of the most notable incidents of racial and political violence in SC during Reconstruction. The Martintown Rd, SC 230, two blocks south of its intersection with Georgia Ave, North Augusta. SC Hwy Historical Marker. The road was originally used by Native American traders going to the Cherokee Nation in the 1730’s.

“The Middle Road”/Indian Head, 151 John Nunn Hwy, Salley. SC Hwy Historical Marker. “The Middle Road”: Originally a Native American trading path that ran from the Savannah River to Charleston. In 1770 it was established as a public road. It ran between the forks of the Edisto from the Orangeburg Bridge to the Indian Head, before continuing to the Ridge. Indian Head: A series of springs at the head of Goodland Swamp that served as a landmark and watering place for travelers along the Middle Road. In 1781 Loyalists under the command of Lt. Col. John H. Cruger passed near here after their withdrawal from Ninety Six. They were pursued by Whigs, including militia commanded by Col. Andrew Pickens. The SC Railroad, intersection of Laurens St and Park Ave, Aiken. SC Hwy Historical Marker. The tracks of the SC Railroad, operated by the SC Canal and Railroad Company, ran here from 1833 to the 1850s. The original tracks ran along this street through Aiken, one of the first “railroad towns” in the United States. Wagener, Gunter St and Park St, Wagener. Established after the Blackville, Alston, & Newberry RR built its line from Blackville to Seivern in 1887-88. The area was originally known as Guntersville or Gunter’s Crossroads. When incorporated in 1888 it was renamed for George A. Wagener (1846-1908). Western Terminus, US 1 and US 25 at the Savannah River. SC Hwy Historical Marker. The western terminus of the SC Canal and Railroad Company railway stood near here. Zubly Cemetery, Old Jackson Hwy, Beech Island. Jackie Bartley, 803-827-0184. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This cemetery, which is over 200 years old, is the resting place of 18th century Swiss settlers and their descendants. Open by

appointment only.

ALLENDALE COUNTY

Antioch Christian Church, SC 3, two miles south of US 301. SC Hwy Historical Marker. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Organized by Dr. and Mrs. W. R. Erwin and Mrs. U.M. Robert, this was the second Disciples of Christ Christian Church founded in South Carolina.

Barker’s Mill/Skirmish at Barker’s Mill,

SC 321, Sycamore vicinity. SC Hwy Historical Marker. Marks the site of Barker’s Mill and a nearby skirmish during the last months of the Civil War. Beech Branch Baptist Church, S-3-104, Allendale. SC Hwy Historical Marker. Constituted in 1759 as Coosawhatchie Church, this church became Beech Branch Baptist Church in 1822.

Bethel Baptist Church, 6486 Confederate Hwy, Fairfax. SC Hwy Historical Marker. The church has been a place of worship on this site since it was organized in 1851. Bethlehem Church, Boundary St at the entrance to Fairfax Town Cemetery. SC Hwy Historical Marker. The church was organized by 1854. In 1944, the name was changed to First Baptist Church. Fairfax, Gazebo Park, 7th St W and Sumter Ave, Fairfax. SC Hwy Historical Marker. Chartered in 1893, the town grew out of an early community centered around Owens’ Crossroads.

Gillette Methodist Church, intersection of Alleluia Rd and State Rd, Martin. SC Hwy Historical Marker. Gillette Methodist Church dates to the early 19th century. Early meetings were held under a brush arbor. The meeting house was erected by the Gilletts and later remodeled in 1910. Happy Home Baptist Church, 336 S-3-10, Allendale. SC Hwy Historical Marker. Founded after the Civil War in a brush arbor. The first permanent church was built in the Zion Branch community near Old Allendale. The church bought this site in 1875. In 1911, the church received a state charter and built the present church, a brick Gothic Revival building.

Harmony Baptist Church, Harmony Church Rd, Sycamore vicinity. SC Hwy Historical Marker. This church had its origin in a brush arbor as early as 1830 but was formally organized in 1878. Old Allendale, southwest of Allendale at the intersection of Ashe Rd and Revolutionary Trl. SC Hwy Historical Marker. This was the original site of Allendale. Sherman’s troops under Gen. Kilpatrick camped here. The town was moved to its present site in 1873. Old St Nicholas Cemetery, south side of SC 641, 1/4 mile east of Ulmer Rd. SC Hwy Historical Marker. The original cemetery associated with St. Nicholas Lutheran Church. Smyrna Baptist Church, SC 22, southwest of Allendale. SC Hwy Historical Marker. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Organized in 1827 as Kirkland Church, the name was changed in 1836 to Smyrna Baptist Church. Title to the site was conveyed in 1849 by William I. Mixon. Speedwell Methodist Church, Speedwell Church Rd, Millett. Founded in 1885, this church was named Speedwell for a stagecoach stop and the first post office in the vicinity, now Millett. Regular services ended by 1970, but homecomings are still occasionally held here. St Nicholas Church, intersection of SC 641 and S-3-40, 0.7 miles west of the Salkehatchie River. SC Hwy Historical Marker. This Lutheran church was organized by 1804 and has occupied several sites. Today’s structure was built in 1910. Swallow Savannah Cemetery, east side of Bluff Rd, just south of the Coosawhatchie River, Allendale. The Swallow Savannah Methodist Church had its beginnings here in a log house in 1815. The church was moved into town in 1875. The church members use the grounds as a burying ground today. Town of Allendale, in front of Allendale County Administration Building, 1296 S Main St, Allendale. SC Hwy Historical Marker. A 1000-acre land grant was conveyed to Benjamin and G. Washington Allen in 1810.

BAMBERG COUNTY

AT&T Building, 4659 Carolina Hwy, Denmark. SC Hwy Historical Marker. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This Georgian Revival building was described as “the most modern telephone plant in the south” when it opened.

Battle of Rivers Bridge/Memorials at

Rivers Bridge, entrance of Battle of Rivers Bridge State Historic Site, Ehrhardt vicinity. SC Hwy Historical Marker. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Battle of Rivers Bridge- On February 2-3, 1865, here Confederate soldiers defended the Salkehatchie River for almost two days. Memorials at Rivers Bridge- In 1876, local men reburied the Confederate dead in a mass grave and formed the Rivers Bridge Confederate Memorial Association. They preserved the battlefield, deeding it in 1945 as Rivers Bridge State Park (now Battle of Rivers Bridge State Historic Site). Buford’s Bridge, US 301/321 at the Salkehatchie River, Ulmer. SC Hwy Historical Marker. The earliest settlement in what is now Bamberg County. Carlisle Military School, S Carlisle St between Elm St and Green St, Bamberg. SC Hwy Historical Marker. The institution educated young men from the US and other countries until it closed in 1977. Denmark High School, 4599 Carolina Hwy, Denmark. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The building was used as a school until 1987. www.denmarkhighschool.com

Holman’s Bridge, Holman’s Bridge Rd, Denmark vicinity. In 1801, John Holman constructed a bridge spanning the South Fork of the Edisto River. Rebuilt after the Civil War, the crossing remained in use into the 20th century. Mizpah Church, US 301 about one mile north of the Salkehatchie River. SC Hwy Historical Marker. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The present building was erected in 1856 and was the only building left when Sherman completed his march through the area. Mountain Home Plantation, Ehrhardt Rd, Govan vicinity. SC Hwy Historical Marker. Established before the Civil War and named for the hill on which it is located. Built by Samuel J. Hartzog in 1859. Cotton was grown and processed here and hauled by wagon to the railroad at Graham’s Turn Out (now Denmark). Birth place of Henry Simms Hartzog, third President of Clemson College (now Clemson University). Mt. Pleasant Church, Mt. Pleasant Rd, one mile west of Ehrhardt. SC Hwy Historical Marker. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1835, St. Bartholomew Lutheran Church moved here and changed its name to Mt. Pleasant. John George Bamberg preached there shortly after 1798. Pinewood Plantation, 3141 Capernaum Rd, Bamberg. This plantation was the home of Maj. William Seaborn Bamberg (1820-1858), planter, merchant, and the founder of Bamberg. Salem Methodist Church, Old Salem Rd, about three miles northwest of Govan. Boyhood church of Holland Nimmons McTyeire, Methodist bishop and founder of Vanderbilt University.

South Carolina Canal & Rail Road Company,

intersection of US 301 and US 78. Original track location of Charleston to Hamburg railroad. The tracks were removed in 1996. St John’s Baptist Church, 2468 State Rd S-5-93, Ehrhardt. SC Hwy Historical Marker. Established in 1829-30, the church was first named Three Mile Creek Church. Civil War Federal troops stabled their horses in the church. Voorhees College, Voorhees Rd, Denmark. 803-780-1234. SC Hwy Historical Marker. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The school was founded in 1897 in an effort to emphasize vocational curriculum for rural African-American students. Today, Voorhees is a senior liberal arts college. www.voorhees.edu

BARNWELL COUNTY

Ashley-Willis House, 13233 State Rd S-6108, Williston. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A Greek Revival house built between 1833 and 1850, features a wide gablefront form, unusual for the period. Gen. Kilpatrick used this house as his headquarters before burning most of the town and proceeding to Aiken and Columbia.

Bank of Barnwell/Edgar A. Brown Law

Office, Corner of Main St and Jefferson St, Barnwell. This building, constructed in 1887 as the Bank of Barnwell, was home to a succession of banks for 116 years. The bank occupied the first floor, and the law offices occupied the second floor, with additions in 1950 and 1961. The City of Barnwell renovated this building in 2008, with city hall on the first floor. Barnwell, Collins Park, Barnwell. SC Hwy Historic Marker. Originally called Red Hill and later the Village. Barnwell was founded in 1800. Barnwell County Courthouse, east side of SC 3, between Pascallas St and Reynolds St, Blackville. SC Hwy Historical Marker. The county courthouse was on this site from 1871 to 1874. Bethlehem Baptist Church, 177 Wall St, Barnwell. SC Hwy Historical Marker. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A preCivil War church organized by and for AfricanAmericans. The present building was constructed in 1898 using some of the original materials.

Blackville: Town of the Phoenix/Battle of

Blackville, SC 3 and Main St, Blackville. SC Hwy Historical Marker. Blackville, founded in 1833, was the first overnight stop on the new railroad operated by the SC Canal & Railroad Company. Battle of Blackville - Early on February 7, 1865, Gen. Kilpatrick destroyed the railroad at Blackville. Boiling Springs Academy, Boiling Springs Rd, Boiling Springs. SC Hwy Historical Marker. The academy building, along with its records, was burned by Federal troops in February 1865. In 1908, a one-room school building was constructed which now serves as a community center. Boiling Springs Presbyterian Church, Boiling Springs Rd, Boiling Springs. SC Hwy Historical Marker. This church was organized in 1842. The present sanctuary was built in 1897; the Sunday School building was built in 1955.

Ellenton Agricultural Club/Town of Ellenton,

SC 64, Barnwell. SC Hwy Historical Marker. The club was organized to promote the welfare and interest of the Ellenton farmers and to improve general conditions. Town of Ellenton - By 1873, a post office named Ellentown was located on the Port Royal Railroad. In 1880, the town of Ellenton was incorporated. Ellenton was abandoned in the early 1950s to make way for the Savannah River Plant. Fuller Park, Dunbarton Blvd, Barnwell. SC Hwy Historical Marker. This park, built and opened in 1933, was named for Cornell G. Fuller (18951972), mayor of Barnwell and chair of this and other New Deal-era public projects in Barnwell. Hilda, E Main St, Hilda. SC Hwy Historical Marker. Hilda was chartered in 1910 and grew around a depot built here in 1903.

Lower Three Runs Baptist Church,

Patterson Mill Rd, Snelling vicinity. SC Hwy Historical Marker. Lower Three Runs was a mother church to at least five congregations organized in present day Barnwell or Allendale counties between 1802 and 1849. Morris Ford Earthworks, Old Allendale Hwy. North of the Salkehatchie River, Blackville vicinity. SC Hwy Historical Marker. Nearby earthworks at Morris Ford, on the Salkehatchie River, were built in the spring of 1780 by Loyalists. Soon after Charleston fell to the British, Capt. John Mumford of the SC militia was killed in action. He is buried at this site. Red Hill at Turkey Creek, intersection of Dunbarton Blvd and Jackson St, Barnwell. This high bluff was called Red Hill in the Colonial era. It overlooks Turkey Creek, which flows in the Great Salkehatchie River. Tarleton Brown, Boiling Springs Rd, Boiling Springs. SC Hwy Historical Marker. The grave of Tarleton Brown, militia officer, state representative and state senator, is located here. He enlisted as a private in the SC militia in 1776, was commissioned a Lieutenant in 1778 and promoted to Captain in 1780. Winton County Courthouse Site, SC 3 about 5 miles south of Barnwell. SC Hwy Historical Marker. Winton County became Barnwell District in 1798 and Barnwell County in 1868.

Macedonia Baptist Church, 3572 Dexter St, Blackville. SC Hwy Historical Marker. This church, the first African-American Baptist church in Barnwell County, was founded in 1866 when Rev. James T. Tolbert preached in Blackville under a brush arbor. The first sanctuary was built in 1868. The present sanctuary was built in 1976. This is the mother church of eight churches founded during 1867-1922.

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Meeting & Rental Facilities

AIKEN COUNTY

Aiken Center for the Arts, 121 Laurens St SW, Aiken. 803-641-9094. Gallery space, theatre and conference room available. Accommodates a variety of seating capacities. www.aikencenterforthearts.org Aiken Chamber of Commerce, 121 Richland Ave E, Aiken. 803-641-1111. Accommodates 40. www.aikenchamber.net

Aiken County Parks, Recreation & Tourism,

1930 University Pkwy, Aiken. 803-642-7559. Several facilities available. www.aikencountyprt.com

Aiken-Bamberg-Barnwell-Edgefield

Regional Library System, 314 Chesterfield St SW. 803-642-7575. Several facilities available in Aiken, Bamberg and Barnwell counties. www.abbe-lib.org Amentum Center for Performing Arts, 126 Newberry St, Aiken. 803-648-1438. State-of-the-art theater seats 300. Citizens Park Conference Center, 640 Old Airport Rd, Aiken. 803-226-0504. Several options are available. The Magnolia Room seats 18-20. The Camellia Room seats 40. The Lilly Event Tent is available for those requiring outdoor seating, is equipped with heating and air conditioning, and includes the use of the building’s facilities. www.citizensparkocc.com

City of Aiken Department of Parks and

Recreation, 1072 Banks Mill Rd, Aiken. 803-643-4779. Several facilities available. www.cityofaikensc.gov/recreation/rental-facilities General Elliott Inn, 929 New Bridge Rd, Aiken. 803-642-8108. Accommodates 42 for dining, 150 for parties. Fine dining with in-home atmosphere. By reservation. www.generalelliottinn.com Gravatt Camp and Conference Center, 1006 Camp Gravatt Rd, Aiken. 803-648-1817. Facilities are able to meet the needs of 10-100+ and have indoor and outdoor space available for meetings, lodging, worship, recreation, relaxation and dining. www.campgravatt.org Holiday Inn Express, 138 Stephens Farm Ln, North Augusta. 803-341-9505. Accommodates 79 theater and 49 classroom. https://www.ihg.com Living History Park, 299 W Spring Grove Ave, North Augusta. 803-279-7560. Natural amphitheater, Colonial barn accommodates 294, educational cabin, prep kitchen and stage. Weddings, birthdays, parties, etc. www.colonialtimes.us Lookaway Inn, 103 W Forest Ave, North Augusta. 803-426-1030. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Accommodates groups up to 150. Available for indoor, courtyard and garden weddings and events. Catering available. www.lookawayinn.com Municipal Auditorium, City of Aiken, 215 The Alley, Aiken. 803-643-2181. Accommodates 150 banquet, 300 reception. Newberry Hall, 117 Newberry St SW, Aiken. 803-641-7087. Accommodates 200 reception, 100 classroom, 150 theater, 120 banquet. Outdoor patio which accommodates a tent, is also available. www.newberryhall.com North Augusta Community Center, 495 Brookside Ave, North Augusta. 803-441-4290. Accommodates 500 theater, 300 classroom, 500 reception and 500 banquet. Palmetto Terrace, 100 Georgia Ave, North Augusta. 803-441-4350. Accommodates 450 reception or 250 seated with an open dance floor. Rental fees include: ballroom, terraces, fourth floor atrium, tables and chairs as well as access to the commercial kitchen. Rose Hill, 221 Greenville St NW, Aiken. 803-648-1181. Historic Winter Colony property, established 1898. Rose Hill encompasses an entire city block in downtown Aiken. Featuring two restaurants, various indoor and outdoor event venue spaces and overnight guest accommodations. https://rosehillinaiken.com Rosemary Inn Bed & Breakfast, 804 Carolina Ave, North Augusta. 803-426-1546. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Accommodates groups up to 125. Available for indoor and outdoor events and weddings. www.rosemaryinnbb.com

Rye Patch Reception Center & Guest Cottage,

100 Berrie Rd, Aiken. 803-642-7650. This 10acre estate was the winter home of Edmund and Dorothy Knox Goodyear Rogers. A favorite location for weddings, receptions, meetings and parties. Also available is the Guest Cottage with capacity of 30 for smaller meetings. www.cityofaikensc.gov South on Whiskey, 3197 Whiskey Rd, Aiken. 803-643-1715. Large 2500 sq. ft. building that can accommodate up to 85. Includes tables and chairs in event venue rental along with other amenities. www.southonwhiskey.com The Hippodrome, 5540 Jefferson Davis Hwy, North Augusta. 803-278-4785. 45,000 sq. ft. and 52,500 sq. ft. outdoor arenas, both with announcer’s booths. Bleachers, concession stand, RV hook-ups. Equipped for equestrian events. The Inn at Houndslake, 897 Houndslake Dr, Aiken. 803-648-9535. Unique inn with golf course views. Meeting space for 40 theater, 25-30 classroom and 40 reception. On-site catering available by Houndslake Country Club. www.houndslakehotel.com The Willcox, 100 Colleton Ave SW, Aiken. 803-648-1898. The Willcox can accommodate groups from 10 to 200. From a private boardroom setting to a large poolside reception, events will be customized to your exact needs. https://thewillcox.com University of South Carolina Aiken, 471 University Pkwy, Aiken. 803-641-3587. Several rooms and facilities available with a variety of seating capacities. Accommodates 25-500 theater, 25-400 classroom, 20-400 banquet. www.usca.edu

USC Aiken Convocation Center, 2049 Champion Way, Graniteville. 803-643-6900. Located on the University of South Carolina Aiken Campus. A state-of-the-art facility with capacity ranging from 3,500 to 4,100. Features include a VIP room with a capacity up to 200, multiple electronic scoreboards, advertising, meeting space rentals for any function and two practice courts. www.usca.edu/convocation-center

ALLENDALE COUNTY

Brandt Building, Allendale County offices. 398 Barnwell Hwy, 803-584-3438. Auditorium accommodates 75.

Lower Savannah River Alliance Education

Center, 12049 Burton’s Ferry Hwy, Allendale. 706-826-8991. Large conference area, indoor/outdoor restrooms and picnic area. Accommodates 50.

University of South Carolina Salkehatchie,

465 James Brandt Blvd, Allendale. 803-584-3446. A variety of meeting rooms available. http://uscsalkehatchie.sc.edu

BAMBERG COUNTY

Aiken-Bamberg-Barnwell-Edgefield

Regional Library System, 3156 Railroad Ave. 803-642-7575. Several facilities available in Aiken, Bamberg and Barnwell counties. www.abbe-lib.org

Battle of Rivers Bridge State Historic Site,

325 State Park Rd, Ehrhardt. 803-267-3675. Community building accommodates up to 100. Kitchenette, restrooms, fireplaces. www.southcarolinaparks.com/rivers-bridge Broxton Bridge Plantation, 1685 Broxton Bridge Rd, Ehrhardt. 1-800-437-4868. Banquet hall seats 120. Meeting room accommodates 300 theater. www.broxtonbridge.com Dane Cultural Center, 4794 Carolina Hwy, Denmark. 803-793-3734. This building was the largest movie theater in the area in the 1950’s. Theater accommodates 455. Ehrhardt Hall, 13764 Broxton Bridge Rd, Ehrhardt. 803-267-2020. Banquet hall seats 200. On-premises catering available. www.ehrhardthall.com

Voorhees College Leadership Conference

Center, 86 Porter Rd, Denmark. 803-793-3351. Accommodates 125. Other rooms and facilities available. www.voorhees.edu

BARNWELL COUNTY

Aiken-Bamberg-Barnwell-Edgefield

Regional Library System, 40 Burr St. 803-642-7575. Several facilities available in Aiken, Bamberg and Barnwell counties. www.abbe-lib.org Barnwell Museum, 9426 Marlboro Ave, Barnwell. 803-259-1916. Available to rent for birthdays, conference meetings, reunions, receptions, etc. www.bcvm.org/barnwell/museum Barnwell State Park, 223 State Park Rd, Blackville. 803-284-2212. SC 3, seven miles east of Barnwell. Solomon Blatt community building is a 3,600-sq. ft. facility with large meeting room, small side room, kitchen and restroom facilities. Central heat/air. Accommodates 250. www.southcarolinaparks.com/barnwell Blackville Community Center, 19464 Solomon Blatt Ave, Blackville. 803-284-2444. The facility has an unseated capacity of 875, plus 125 in the bleachers totaling a capacity of 1,000. Use of the center is from 8 am - 11 pm. Requests for reservations of the center are made up to twelve months in advance. Millers Bread Basket, 483 Main St, Blackville. 803-284-3117. Seats 70 people. Motorcycle groups are welcome. Reservations requested for large groups.