Learning 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 and overran the camp. Sumter barely escaped. Any organized force in SC was lost.
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!
Chester, SC FarmsBuilt 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 ChurchesFounded 1759, oldest standing church in the county. Please call the church or the Chester County library (803-377-8145) for detailed directions and more information.
Chester, SC Other AttractionsAn 18th century victorian home, the Pinckney Inn has a spacious executive suite located in downtown Chester. Suite has living area/bedroom/bathroom & kitchen. Also a smaller suite has bedroom with couch, kitchennete and bath. Weekly &
Chester, SC BusinessesFounded in 1774, cemetery....
Built on rolling hills, this layout concludes with its signature hole, a 528-yard, par 5, which requires the golfer to carry ...
A variety of Bands and entertainers, "Rock" around the oldest continuously running clock in the nation, built 1833, in histor...
This park marks the site of jazz great Dizzy Gillespie's birthplace in Cheraw. The park includes a historical marker on his l...