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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. The Chester County Cemetery survey needs your help in locating abandoned and rural church cemeteries and in taking rosters of rural African-American church graveyards. If you are interested or have questions, call Tally Johnson at 803-377-8145.

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The Pinckney Inn

An 18th century victorian home, the Pinckney Inn has a spacious executive suite located in downtown Chester. Suite has living area/bedroom/bathroom & kitchen. Also a smaller suite has bedroom with couch, kitchennete and bath. Weekly &

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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's mounted troops riding double caught up with Sumter's men on August 18, 1780

Chester, SC Other Attractions

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

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

Things to do near Chester, SC

Ebenezer A.R. Presbyterian Church

The congregation of Ebenezer hand-molded the bricks to make their church in 1788. During the Civil War, "The Old Brick Churc...

Cheraw Fish Hatchery

Over 3 million sport fish are produced annually for release into South Carolina's public lakes and rivers. Species produced i...

Carolina Adventure World

This 2,600-acre family park offers 100 miles of groomed trails that wind through deep woods, into steep valleys and along flo...

Holiday Motel

Microwave & fridge in all rooms, golf courses nearby....

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 ...