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Calvary Baptist Church


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Built 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.
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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Address: 760 Calvary
Chester,SC 29706

Phone: (803) 581-4234

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Fishing Creek

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Calvary Baptist Church

Built 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 Churches

Catholic Presbyterian

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Brainerd Institute

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Mt. Prospect Methodist

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