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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

Executive Inn

Downtown location, continental breakfast, and restaurants nearby. Outdoor pool;

Chester, SC Businesses

Zion Pilgrim Baptist Cemetery

This site is considered one of the largest African-American cemeteries in Chester County. Please call the church or the Chester County library (803-377-8145) for detailed directions and more information.

Chester, SC Cemeteries


Fishing Creek

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 Attractions


Things to do near Chester, SC

Train Ride With Santa

Ride the train with Santa! The train ride is a 10 mile round trip on the Museum's railroad lasting about 1 hour and 15 minute...

Spears Guest House

Located downtown in historic district.Four bedrooms elegantly furnished with antiques and local art. Private baths, queen bed...

Econo Lodge

This property is located in historic downtown Cheraw....

Rodeway Inn & Suites

Close to Interstate, continental breakfast, and restaurants nearby....

Cheraw Country Club

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 1 days...