Dawson-Vanderhorst House, Aiken

Name: Dawson-Vanderhorst House
Address: Aiken, United States

#16 among attractions in Aiken

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The Dawson-Vanderhorst House, located in Aiken, South Carolina. The house is one of the oldest remaining homes in Aiken County. In 1785, Charles Richmond acquired the property by grant. Shortly thereafter it appears that the home was built. There are a number of architectural features to the home that are representative of the time period in which it was built. The rear extensions to the home are not thought to be part of the original construction. The home is on private property surrounded by tall trees and brush. The Dawson-Vanderhorst House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 29, 1976. ()

Coordinates: 33°34'49"N, 81°40'57"W

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Aiken United States

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Dawson-Vanderhorst House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Aiken Mall, St. Mary Help of Christians, Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum, St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church.

5.3 miS
33°30'28"N • 81°42'53"W
Aiken Mall, Aiken
136 min walk • Entertainment, Shopping, Shopping centre
2.6 miSW
Sacred and religious sites, Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Mary Help of Christians, Aiken
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3.2 miSW
Specialty museum, Museum
Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum, Aiken
83 min walk • The Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum was established in 1977 as a tribute to the famous flat racing and steeplechase Thoroughbred horses that trained in Aiken, South Carolina.
2.7 miSW
Church
St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church, Aiken
70 min walk • St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church is parish of the Episcopal Church in Aiken, South Carolina. It is noted for its historic church at Pendleton and Richland Streets.
3.2 miSW
33°32'51"N • 81°43'19"W
Hopelands Gardens, Aiken
82 min walk • Garden, Park
2.5 miW
Cemetery
Aiken Colored Cemetery, Aiken
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2.6 miSW
Shingle style architecture
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3.4 miSW
Georgian architecture
Whitehall, Aiken
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2.9 miSW
Neighbourhood
Aiken Winter Colony Historic District III, Aiken
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2.8 miSW
Neighbourhood
Aiken Winter Colony Historic District II, Aiken
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4 miSW
Neighbourhood
Aiken Winter Colony Historic District I, Aiken
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