Chester State Park

Chester State Park

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.

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 County Hospital

Chester First Baptist

First church founded in the city of Chester in 1836. Please call the church or the Chester County library (803-377-8145) for detailed directions and more information.

Cotton Hills Farm And Market

Offers living classroom and family farm tours which includes wagon rides and picnics, a petting zoo, a turn-of-the-century tractor engine-operated grist mill, a corn maze, cotton, watermelons and lots of pumpkins in season (generally late September to early November). Groups welcome!