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Aiken, William, House and Associated Railroad Structures

Aiken, William, House and Associated Railroad Structures is a historic place in Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000698.

Charleston, Charleston County, South CarolinaListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000698★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Aiken, William, House and Associated Railroad Structures?

The William Aiken House and Associated Railroad Structures make up a National Historic Landmark District in Charleston, South Carolina, that contains structures of South Carolina Canal and Railroad Company and the home of the company's founder, William Aiken. These structures make up one of the largest collection of surviving pre-Civil War railroad depot facilities in the United States. The district was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1963.

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Listing details

Name
Aiken, William, House and Associated Railroad Structures
City
Charleston
County
Charleston County
State
South Carolina
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000698
Resource type
district
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
32.78982, -79.93737
When was Aiken, William, House and Associated Railroad Structures listed on the National Register?

Aiken, William, House and Associated Railroad Structures was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Aiken, William, House and Associated Railroad Structures located?

Aiken, William, House and Associated Railroad Structures is located in Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina at approximately 32.78982, -79.93737. See the map above.

Is Aiken, William, House and Associated Railroad Structures a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Aiken, William, House and Associated Railroad Structures is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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