The Willcox

Willcox's, located in , US, was an internationally known inn during the Aiken Winter Colony heyday. Operated from 1898 to 1957 by members of the Willcox family, the still-magnificent building reflects the influence of both Second Empire and Colonial Revival styles of architecture.
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  • Type: Hotel
  • Description: historic hotel in Aiken, South Carolina
  • Also known as: “Willcox Hotel” and “Willcox’s”
  • Address: 100 Colleton Avenue SW, Aiken, SC 29801

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Legare-Morgan House and Aiken Tennis Club.

Historic house
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The is a one-story clapboard structure built in around 1835. From 1850 to 1859 it was the home of the artist, poet and inventor, James Mathews Legare. is situated 880 feet northwest of The Willcox.

Sports venue
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The is a private court tennis club located at 146 Newberry Street, SW in . It includes the Court Tennis Building. is situated 980 feet north of The Willcox.

Church
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is a Catholic parish of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston. The main parish church is at 138 Fairfield St. SE in , . is situated 1,700 feet east of The Willcox.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Aiken and Warrenville.

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is the most populous city in, and the county seat of, , United States. According to 2020 census, the population was 32,025, making it the 15th-most populous city in South Carolina, and one of the two largest cities of the Central Savannah River Area.

Village
is a census-designated place in , , United States. The population was 1,233 at the 2010 census. It is located just south of and is part of the Augusta, Georgia metropolitan area. is situated 5 miles west of The Willcox.

Town
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is a census-designated place in , , United States. The population was 2,614 at the 2010 census. It lies along U.S. Route 1, five miles west of in Horse Creek Valley, which originates in the nearby town of . is situated 5 miles west of The Willcox.

The Willcox

Latitude
33.55714° or 33° 33′ 26″ north
Longitude
-81.72181° or 81° 43′ 19″ west
Elevation
518 feet (158 metres)
Inception
1928
Open location code
865WH74H+V7
Open­Street­Map ID
way 1125073687
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­commercial
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­hotel
Geo­Names ID
6504183
Wiki­data ID
Q7774986
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