A Hidden Gem In Aiken County
Y’all know I love getting lost on backroads, and this weekend, I found myself in Vaucluse, SC, a hidden gem in Aiken County. I’m sure I’ve been in the area, but I’ve never seen the tiny post office. It is such a cool area on the water.
I did a little research and found out this from the SC Picture Project.
This post office, located in the unincorporated Aiken County community of Vaucluse (pronounced “VOH • cloos”), was established in 1904 to serve employees of the Vaucluse Mill. The former textile mill (comprised of brick and shown in the background) began production in 1830.
This hidden gem in Aiken County is the oldest mill village in the state. I can only imagine what this village was like in 1904.
Tee has worked with KICKS 99 for over 24 years as Operations Manager and Program Director and is on-air each afternoon 3p-7p. When he’s not working, you’ll find him traveling the back roads, taking pictures, and searching for the next dive diner. Favorite place to visit? That’s easy. Folly Beach, SC. He’s usually there at least a few times a year. He lives in North Augusta and on Saturdays in the fall, you’ll find him cooking out and watching his Clemson Tigers. Tee likes to write about travel, Augusta local dive bars and diners and destinations in the Carolinas, as well as new business.