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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

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

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


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

Chester Golf Course

A Russell Breeden designed course, fairly open and flat, but long from the back tees at 6,800 yards. The course features several lakes and lots of pines. Best Hole: No. 12, a 560-yard par-5

Chester, SC Golf Courses

Things to do near Chester, SC

Ridgeway Motel

Small, family owned motel with restaurant next door. Pets allowed. AAA, AARP discounts available....

Chester First Baptist

First church founded in the city of Chester in 1836. Please call the church or the Chester County library (803-377-8145) fo...

Rock Around The Clock Festival

A variety of Bands and entertainers, "Rock" around the oldest continuously running clock in the nation, built 1833, in histor...

Chester County Chamber Of Commerce

Representing Chester County....

Inn Cheraw

Located in downtown historic Cheraw....