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Chester, South Carolina

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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

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)

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

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 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 Churches

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, SC Other Attractions

Things to do near Chester, SC

The Farm Campground

15 camper spaces with 6-50 and 10-30 amp hookups. Located on the west side of Lake Robinson....

South Carolina Jazz Festival

The South Carolina Jazz Festival opens its inaugural year October 20 in Dizzy Gillespie?s hometown of Cheraw with a weekend c...

Econo Lodge

We Offer FREE Long Distance (US), FREE Hi-FI Wireless Internet, FREE Deluxe Continental Breakfast, All Rooms with microwave/f...

Fairfield County Historical Museum

The museum is located in a three-story brick 1830 Federal-style former home and ladies' boarding school run by Catherine Ladd...