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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.

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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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

Colvin Farm Bed And Breakfast

Colvin Farm is a tranquil 12 acre retreat in the rolling hills of the Piedomnt. The relaxed and comfortable 1835

Chester, SC Businesses

Chester Golf Course

A Russell Breeden designed course, fairly open and flat, but long from the back tees at 6,800 yards. The course features several lakes and lots of pines. Best Hole: No. 12, a 560-yard par-5

Chester, SC Golf Courses

Chestnut Grove Ame Zion

Only African-American Spanish-American War Veteran's grave in the country. Please call the church or the Chester County library (803-377-8145)

Chester, SC Other Attractions


Things to do near Chester, SC

Comfort Inn

Interstate easy access; jacuzzi rooms. Outdoor pool, continental breakfast and restaurants nearby....

Cheraw State Park

Natural beauty and great golf come together at Cheraw State Park. An 18-hole championship course winds i...

Econo Lodge

We Offer FREE Long Distance (US), FREE Hi-FI Wireless Internet, FREE Deluxe Continental Breakfast, All Rooms with microwave/f...

Cheraw Fish Hatchery

Over 3 million sport fish are produced annually for release into South Carolina's public lakes and rivers. Species produced i...

Pee Dee River Artifacts Room

Relics from 200 years of river travel are on display here. Enter through the Ingram Law Office at 204 Market St....