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.
Chester, SC ChurchesBuilt c. 1851, this church still has an intact slave gallery. Call the church or the Chester County library (803-377-8145) for detailed directions or for more information.
Chester, SC Other AttractionsThis 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 CemeteriesPredates the Civil War, cemetery. Call the church or the Chester County library (803-377-8145) for detailed directions and mo...
Providing public transportation to Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Marlboro and Marion County since 1976....
Located near downtown Chester....