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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.


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Chester,SC 29706

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Zion Pilgrim Baptist Cemetery

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 Cemeteries

Chester State Park

Chester State Park has been a haven for hiking, picnicking, boating and fishing for the surrounding communities in the South Carolina Piedmont ever since it was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.

Chester, SC State Parks

Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church

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.

Chester, SC Churches

Bethel UMC

Founded 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 Attractions

Fishing Creek Presbyterian Church

Founded in 1774

Chester, SC Churches

Things to do Other Attractions near Chester, SC

EL Bethel UMC

This church and cemetery dates to before the Civil War. Please call the church or the Chester County library (803-377-8145) ...

Pig on the Ridge

In 2006, Pig on the Ridge had over 70 teams participating in its barbeque cook-off. The event includes a street party, a clas...

Ramada Limited

Also have 2 ch and dinner away from your hotel? Enjoy "taking in the local scenery"? You're the kind of traveler who wants a ...

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....

Camp Welfare

Founded after the Civil War by the AME Church, Camp Welfare is made up of 100 cabins and the small framed Zion Church. The ...