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.
This institute grew out of an 1866 school for freedman. It became Brainerd Institute in 1868
Chester, SC Other AttractionsOrganized in 1868 by Rev. Samuel Loomis during the Chester Mission, Carmel was a worship center for the students and faculty of Brainerd Institute. It's programs continue to focus on the religious training of African American youth. Call the church or the Chester County library (803-377-8145)
Chester, SC ChurchesAn 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 &
Chester, SC Businesses Chester State Park has been a haven for hiking, picnicking, boating and fishing for the surrounding communities in the South Carolina Piedmont ever since it was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.
This site is considered one of the largest African-American cemeteries in Chester County. Please call the church or the Che...
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