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This site is considered one of the largest African-American cemeteries in Chester County. Please call the church or the Chester County library (803-377-8145) for detailed directions and more information.
Chester, SC CemeteriesBuilt 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 ChurchesOrganized 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 ChurchesLearning of the disaster at Camden, Patriot Gen. Thomas Sumter pulled his troops northward and camped at Fishing Creek near Great Falls. Lt. Col. Banastre Tarleton's mounted troops riding double caught up with Sumter's men on August 18, 1780
Chester, SC Other AttractionsBuilt c. 1851, this church still has an intact slave gallery. Call the church or the Chester County library (803-377-8145) for detailed directions or for more information.
Chester, SC Other AttractionsThe museum is located in a three-story brick 1830 Federal-style former home and ladies' boarding school run by Catherine Ladd...
Houses notable collections of Native American artifacts, firearms from the Revolutionary era to the present, period costumes ...
Railroad memorabilia and equipment on display. Tours and train rides are offered on open days. Ten mile round trip. The prope...