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Begun in 1866 as a brush arbor church, built of poles, tree branches and bushes by freed slaves. The first wooden structure was built by the church's congregation in 1874. It was replaced by the current brick Romanesque Revival building in 1913.

Please call the church or the Chester County library (803-377-8145) for detailed directions and more information. The Chester County Cemetery survey needs your help in locating abandoned and rural church cemeteries and in taking rosters of rural African-American church graveyards. If you are interested or have questions, call Tally Johnson at 803-377-8145.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

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


Fishdam Ford

Fishdam 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 Attractions

Mt. Nebo Ame Zion Cemetery

Markers in this cemetery date to 1870. Please call the church or the Chester County library (803-377-8145) for detailed directions and more information.

Chester, SC Cemeteries

Cotton Hills Farm And Market

Offers living classroom and family farm tours which includes wagon rides and picnics, a petting zoo, a turn-of-the-century tractor engine-operated grist mill, a corn maze, cotton, watermelons and lots of pumpkins in season (generally late September to early November). Groups welcome!

Chester, SC Farms

Things to do near Chester, SC

Cheraw Historic District & Town Green

Laid out in 1768 by Eli Kershaw, Cheraw has long been known for its tree-lined streets and gardens as well as its architectur...

Edgemoor Par 3

Two water holes; Reasonable rates and electric golf carts....

Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church

Begun in 1866 as a brush arbor church, built of poles, tree branches and bushes by freed slaves. The first wooden structure ...

White Plains Country Club

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 5 days...

Ebenezer A.R. Presbyterian Church

The congregation of Ebenezer hand-molded the bricks to make their church in 1788. During the Civil War, "The Old Brick Churc...