Chester in Chester County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Monument Square

Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, December 8, 2008

1. Monument Square Marker

Inscription. Historic downtown Chester, established as the county seat in 1971, features the Confederate Monument, Cistern, Civil War Cannon, and Aaron Burr Rock landmarks. This area, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, still serves as a hub of commercial, political, and social activity. Beautiful architectural features can be seen throughout the downtown area. Dedicated to the people of Chester, South Carolina [List of Names]

Erected 1996.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1971.

Location. 34° 42.324′ N, 81° 12.792′ W. Marker is in Chester, South Carolina, in Chester County. Marker is at the intersection of Gadsden Street and Main Street, on the right when traveling east on Gadsden Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chester SC 29706, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chester Confederate Monument (a few steps from this marker); Blaser Building (1871-1874) (a few steps from this marker); Chester Lodge World War II Marker (a few steps from this marker); Davega Building (a few steps from this marker); Aaron Burr Rock (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Chester Hotel Building (1866-1876) (within shouting distance of this marker); Chester County Courthouse (1825-1855) (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Parrott Field Rifle Model 1863 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chester.

Photographed By Brian Scott, March 21, 2016

2. Monument Square Marker

Monument Square image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, December 8, 2008

3. Monument Square

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4. Cistern

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5. Cistern

Confederate Monument image. Click for full size.

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6. Confederate Monument

Confederate Cannon image. Click for full size.

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7. Confederate Cannon

Confederate Cannon Marker image. Click for full size.

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8. Confederate Cannon Marker

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9. Confederate Cannon

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10. Confederate Cannon

Aaron Burr Rock image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, December 8, 2008

11. Aaron Burr Rock

While being transported to Richmond, Virginia, for his trial for treason, former Vice-President Aaron Burr passed through Chester. Burr "flung himself from his horse and cried for a rescue, but the officer commanding the escort seized him, threw him back like a child into the saddle, and marched on." The large stone he stood on has been inscribed and is preserved in the town center, and is known locally as the Aaron Burr Rock. Henry Adams, History of the United States of America during the Administrations of Thomas Jefferson, Library of America, 1986, p. 828

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2008, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,535 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 8, 2008, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. 2. submitted on May 24, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on December 8, 2008, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.