Other Attractions

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.
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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Getting There & Details

Address
2543 Mountain GapChester,SC 29706
Phone
(803) 789-3145
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While You're in Chester

More Things to Do

Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Bethel UMC

Founded in 1837 and built in 1898. Please call the church or the Chester County…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Brainerd Institute

This institute grew out of an 1866 school for freedman. It became Brainerd Institute in…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Bethlehem Baptist

Predates the Civil War, cemetery. Call the church or the Chester County library (803-377-8145) for…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Black Rock Baptist

Founded in 1853 by the Rev. Leroy Featherstone. Call the church or the Chester County…

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