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South Boundary

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SC Picture Project / Aiken County / South Boundary

The South Boundary avenue of oaks in Aiken makes a lovely scene in every season. Aiken was founded in the 1830s as a railroad town. It became a popular place for Charleston‘s wealthiest citizens to escape the sweltering Lowcountry summers and the threat of malaria.

South Boundary Avenue

Shirley Radabaugh of Aiken, 2013 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

After the Civil War, Aiken became a favored destination for wealthy Northerners who enjoyed the respite from harsh winters. During this period, known as the Winter Colony Era, seasonal visitors established horse farms and embarked on the equestrian traditions Aiken is known for today.

South Boundary

Larry Gleason of Aiken © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

Lovely parks, tree-lined boulevards (such as South Boundary), grand churches, and gracious homes also became enduring legacies of the the Winter Colony Era.

South Boundary Aiken

Shirley Radabaugh of Aiken, 2012 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

Plan Your Trip: South Boundary

Where is South Boundary located?
Address: South Boundary Avenue, Aiken, SC 29801
GPS Coordinates: 33.550100,-81.707839
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    1. Tom LaVelle says

      March 31, 2018 at 6:47 PM

      What kind of trees line South Boundary Avenue?

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      • SCIWAY says

        March 31, 2018 at 8:39 PM

        They’re oak trees.

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        • Susan says

          April 29, 2019 at 1:23 PM

          Yes but what sort of oak? Live oaks dont grow this far inland, so maybe they are water oaks or willow oaks.

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          • SC Picture Project says

            April 29, 2019 at 11:22 PM

            While many water oaks exist around town, the oaks along South Boundary area live oak trees.

            https://www.aikenregional.com/about-us/aiken-history/the-avenue-of-oaks-on-south-boundary

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    2. Bill Peterson says

      May 12, 2017 at 10:29 AM

      We loved Aiken when we visited last fall. I think it is the nicest small city I’ve ever been to. The oaks on South Boundary were incredible. Beautiful pictures.

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    3. Elly Motes says

      May 27, 2015 at 5:39 AM

      Always loved Aiken. A beautiful small city

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    4. Melanie W. Hutto says

      February 16, 2015 at 12:11 AM

      Enjoyed. Thx for sharing.

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    5. Elsbeth Radabaugh says

      January 10, 2013 at 10:19 AM

      Shirley your picture of South Boundary is fascinating.

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    6. Kimberly S. McDuffie says

      December 30, 2012 at 6:53 AM

      I love South Boundary. I’ve been away for years, but each time I visit home, I always drive down this street. Enchanting!!

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    7. Carol Zimmerman Yonov says

      October 29, 2012 at 7:10 PM

      I grew up in Aiken also and one of my best friends was the daughter of Mayor Weeks. I just saw this photo on pinterest and recognized the street immediately – so wonderful to see.

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    8. Shelley says

      July 22, 2012 at 8:44 PM

      Where can I purchase a copy of this picture?

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    9. Tom G Wells says

      February 10, 2012 at 1:08 PM

      I grew up living on South Boundary on the corner of South Boundary and Williamsburg Street. Across the street from Mayor Odell Weeks, who was Mayor for over forty years.

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    10. Jennifer Sparks says

      February 9, 2012 at 3:45 PM

      This is absolutely stunning — just beautiful. I’m not familiar with SC because we are here on a military assignment. I love seeing things like this so I can find places to visit.

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