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Chester, South Carolina

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Bethel UMC

Founded in 1837 and built in 1898. Please call the church or the Chester County library (803-377-8145) for detailed directions and more information.

Chester, SC Other Attractions

Fishing Creek Presbyterian Church

Founded in 1774

Chester, SC Churches

Edgemoor Par 3

Two water holes;

Chester, SC Pioneer History

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.

Chester, SC Churches

Brainerd Institute

This institute grew out of an 1866 school for freedman. It became Brainerd Institute in 1868

Chester, SC Other Attractions

Things to do near Chester, SC

Dutchman Creek Marina & Campground

Marina. Grill on site. Pets allowed on leash....

Calvary Baptist Church

Built 1859, original furniture and plates in use. Please call the church or the Chester County library (803-377-8145) for de...

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 ...

Wesley United Methodist Church

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

Dizzy Gillespie Birthplace Park

This park marks the site of jazz great Dizzy Gillespie's birthplace in Cheraw. The park includes a historical marker on his l...