For more on the following historical places in our region, visit: www.TBredCountry.org
HISTORICAL PLACES
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.
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