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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'
Chester, SC Other AttractionsCheraw Lyceum
The Lyceum (c. 1820) began as a chancery court, became the Lyceum Meeting Room and private library, served as Cheraw's first telegraph office, and was both the Confederate and Union quartermasters' headquarters. It now houses a museum depicting Cheraw'
Cheraw, SC Other AttractionsFirst Presbyterian Church And Session House
Built c. 1832, the church's Greek Revival influences include four Doric columns that support the portico. Originally clapboard, the building was bricked over in 1922. The Session House is a small, one-story frame Greek-Revival structure, built in 1842
Cheraw, SC Famous HomesChester Golf Club
Course Access: Semi-Private
Holes: 18
Reserve Advance Tee Times: 2
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 AttractionsCheraw State Park Golf Course
Course Access: Public
Holes: 18
Reserve Advance Tee Times: 365
Mt. Nebo Ame Zion Cemetery
Markers in this cemetery date to 1870. Please call the church or the Chester County library (803-377-8145) for detailed directions and more information.
Chester, SC Cemeteries