Olde English District, South Carolina Other Attractions
EL Bethel UMC
This church and cemetery dates to before the Civil War. Please call the church or the Chester County library (803-377-8145) for detailed directions and more information.
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.
Gethsemane Baptist
Founded 1852
Mt. Prospect Methodist
Built 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 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.
Bethlehem Baptist
Predates the Civil War, cemetery. Call the church or the Chester County library (803-377-8145)
Black Rock Baptist
Founded in 1853 by the Rev. Leroy Featherstone. Call the church or the Chester County library (803-377-8145) for detailed directions and more information.
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.
Chestnut Grove Ame Zion
Only African-American Spanish-American War Veteran's grave in the country. Please call the church or the Chester County library (803-377-8145)
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 63
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'
Brainerd Institute
This institute grew out of an 1866 school for freedman. It became Brainerd Institute in 1868
Rocky Creek And Cedar Creek Reservoir
Rocky Creek and Cedar Creek Reservoir is a 800 acre man-made lake on the Catawba River. It is also known as "Stumpy Pond"
Cheraw Fish Hatchery
Over 3 million sport fish are produced annually for release into South Carolina'
Cheraw 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'
Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority
Providing public transportation to Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Marlboro and Marion County since 1976
Pee Dee River Artifacts Room
Relics from 200 years of river travel are on display here. Enter through the Ingram Law Office at 204
Trails of Terror - Haunted Hayride
For those of you who think you may be brave enough to take a ride through our Trails of Terror, here are some things you should know:
Ramada Limited
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Camp Welfare
Founded after the Civil War by the AME Church, Camp Welfare is made up of 100
Ruff and Co. Mercantile
The business has been in town since 1840; the building dates back to 1840
Pig on the Ridge
In 2006, Pig on the Ridge had over 70
Songbird Manor
Showcase of southern craftsmanship built in 1912; Private baths, Cable TV, telephones; fireplaces; veranda; formal parlor; sitting area;
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
Carolina Adventure World
This 2,600-acre family park offers 100