Founded in 1774, cemetery.
Founded in 1774, cemetery.
Learning of the disaster at Camden, Patriot Gen. Thomas Sumter pulled his troops northward and camped at Fishing Creek near Great Falls. Lt. Col. Banastre Tarleton's mounted troops riding double caught up with Sumter's men on August 18, 1780
Chester, SC Other AttractionsBuilt c. 1851, this church still has an intact slave gallery. Call the church or the Chester County library (803-377-8145) for detailed directions or for more information.
Chester, SC Other AttractionsFishdam Ford was the site of the battle on November 9, 1780, in which Gen. Thomas Sumter's men repelled a night assault by Maj. James Wemyss and the British 63rd Regiment. Gen. Sumter had camped at Fishdam Ford in order to draw off troops from Lord Charles Cornwallis'
Chester, SC Other AttractionsOrganized in 1868 by Rev. Samuel Loomis during the Chester Mission, Carmel was a worship center for the students and faculty of Brainerd Institute. It's programs continue to focus on the religious training of African American youth. Call the church or the Chester County library (803-377-8145)
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Cheraw State Park Golf Course has been called "the best kept secret in South Carolina." The course is one of just 40 in the c...
Built on rolling hills, this layout concludes with its signature hole, a 528-yard, par 5, which requires the golfer to carry ...
In 2006, Pig on the Ridge had over 70 teams participating in its barbeque cook-off. The event includes a street party, a clas...
An 18th century victorian home, the Pinckney Inn has a spacious executive suite located in downtown Chester. Suite has ...