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 ChurchesFounded 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 AttractionsBuilt 1859, original furniture and plates in use. Please call the church or the Chester County library (803-377-8145) for detailed directions and more information.
Chester, SC ChurchesFishdam 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 63rd Regiment. Gen. Sumter had camped at Fishdam Ford in order to draw off troops from Lord Charles Cornwallis'
Chester, SC Other AttractionsThis church and cemetery dates to before the Civil War. Please call the church or the Chester County library (803-377-8145) ...
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This site is considered one of the largest African-American cemeteries in Chester County. Please call the church or the Che...
Learning of the disaster at Camden, Patriot Gen. Thomas Sumter pulled his troops northward and camped at Fishing Creek near G...