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Chester, South Carolina

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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

Catholic Presbyterian

Founded 1759, oldest standing church in the county. 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


Things to do near Chester, SC

Gethsemane Baptist

Founded 1852, cemetery, first African-American congregation in the county....

Wesley United Methodist Church

"Rebuilt" in 1915, this was the childhood church of famed jazz artist Dizzy Gillespie....

S.C. Railroad Museum

Railroad memorabilia and equipment on display. Tours and train rides are offered on open days. Ten mile round trip. The prope...

Pageland Watermelon Festival

Sit back, relax and watch a watermelon-themed parade travel down Main Street in Pageland, a historic community in northeast S...

Trail Riding

Cheraw features three equestrian trails, the Blue Trail, the White Trail, and the Sandhills Connector Trail. The Blue and Whi...