South Carolina 
SC Counties Aiken County
Aiken County, located near the mid-point of South Carolina's 250-mile border with Georgia, was created in 1871 from parts of
Edgefield,
Lexington,
Orangeburg, and
Barnwell counties. The expansion of railroads during that time caused population growth throughout the area. The County and City of
Aiken were named for William Aiken, president of the SC Railroad and Canal Company.
Aiken County is also the center of South Carolina's "Thoroughbred Country." Famous for the spring
Triple Crown that includes flatracing, steeplechases, and polo, the area is known for stables and racehorse training as well.
The city of
Aiken is also delightful, being just small enough to feel friendly and just large enough to be fun. Aiken is also the site of the
USC Aiken, a four-year branch of the University of South Carolina. Enjoy the video above to
learn more about Aiken!
General Information, Jobs
Maps, Transportation
Accommodations
Recreation, Entertainment, Tourism
- Arts, entertainment, dining
– Aiken events
– Orchestras, concert bands, singing groups
– Restaurants
- Attractions
– Aiken museums
– Planetariums, zoos
- Sports, outdoor recreation
– Aiken Running Club
– Hitchcock Woods
- Related travel, tourism resources
– Aiken County Visitors Center
– South Carolina Nature-Based Tourism Association
– Thoroughbred Country - Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell counties
Real Estate, Relocation
Business Resources
Media
Government
Schools, Colleges, Libraries
Aiken County Hospitals, Community Organizations
