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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. 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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Bethlehem Baptist

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

Chester, SC Other Attractions

Chester Golf Club

Course Access: Semi-Private
Holes: 18
Reserve Advance Tee Times: 2

Chester, SC Golf Courses

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

Brainerd Institute

This institute grew out of an 1866 school for freedman. It became Brainerd Institute in 1868

Chester, SC Other Attractions

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.

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....

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 ...

Cheraw Historic District

Tours for groups of 10 or more through Cheraw's Historic District, including inside visits to Old St. David's Church, the Che...

Green River Country Club

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 1 days...

Deanna's Produce

Fruits, vegetables, jams, jellies, meats and cheeses available April through September....