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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 and overran the camp. Sumter barely escaped. Any organized force in SC was lost.

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Chester County Hospital

Chester, SC Other Attractions

Mt. Prospect Methodist

Built 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 Attractions

Brainerd Institute

This institute grew out of an 1866 school for freedman. It became Brainerd Institute in 1868

Chester, SC Other Attractions

Carmel United Presbyterian Church

Organized 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)

Chester, SC Churches

EL Bethel UMC

This church and cemetery dates to before the Civil War. Please call the church or the Chester County library (803-377-8145) for detailed directions and more information.

Chester, SC Other Attractions

LASR.net Homepage

Fishing Creek

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Chester County Hospital

Mt. Prospect Methodist

Brainerd Institute

Carmel United Presbyterian Church

EL Bethel UMC

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Bethel UMC

Ramada Limited

The Cheraw Chronicle

Lake Wateree Properties

Cheraw Fish Hatchery