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Chester, South Carolina

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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'

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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) for detailed directions and more information.

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.

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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 was built by the church's congregation in 1874. It was replaced by the current brick Romanesque Revival building in 1913.

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Things to do near Chester, SC

Pee Dee River Artifacts Room

Relics from 200 years of river travel are on display here. Enter through the Ingram Law Office at 204 Market St....

Wesley United Methodist Church

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

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...

Songbird Manor

Showcase of southern craftsmanship built in 1912; Private baths, Cable TV, telephones; fireplaces; veranda; formal parlor; si...

Cheraw State Park

Natural beauty and great golf come together at Cheraw State Park. An 18-hole championship course winds i...