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.
Downtown location, continental breakfast, and restaurants nearby. Outdoor pool;
Chester, SC BusinessesOnly 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 AttractionsBegun 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.
Chester, SC ChurchesFounded in 1837 and built in 1898. Please call the church or the Chester County library (803-377-8145) for detailed directions and more information.
Chester, SC Other AttractionsThis site is considered one of the largest African-American cemeteries in Chester County. Please call the church or the Che...
Tours for groups of 10 or more through Cheraw's Historic District, including inside visits to Old St. David's Church, the Che...
Close to Interstate, continental breakfast, and restaurants nearby....
Self-guided walking tour brochures for Winnsboro and Ridgeway are available at the Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce offic...