Chester

Midlands

The present brick church, the third on this site, was completed in 1842 by David Lyle. The congregation was established in 1759 and is believed to be one of the oldest in the county. A granite marker states there were 62 men from the church who served in... Read More

Great Falls

Midlands

On Memorial Day weekend of each year, the Flopeye Fish Festival brings about a community wide recreational highlight. With a variety of food, fun and entertainment, along with the enthusiasm of homecoming atmosphere, the Flopeye Fish Festival attracts... Read More

Chester

Midlands

This Presbyterian congregation is believed to have first organized c. 1752. The present building dates from 1785 and was enclosed in brick in 1958. The remains of colonial era settlers and veterans from all our country's major wars are buried in the... Read More

Chester

Midlands

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. Read More

Richburg

Midlands

More Revolutionary War battles were fought in South Carolina than any other colony and many of them were in the seven counties (Chester, Chesterfield, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, Union and York) known as the Olde English District. The battles and the... Read More

Chester

Midlands

In the north-central section of South Carolina between Columbia, S.C. and Charlotte, N.C sits the city of Chester. By the mid 1700’s Scotch-Irish settlers from Pennsylvania and Virginia moved into this upstate region. The town of Chester grew as the seat... Read More