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
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
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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in the Midlands and in the Olde English District. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
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
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Photographed by Brian Scott, March 21, 2016
2. Monument Square Marker
Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, December 8, 2008
3. Monument Square
Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, December 8, 2008
4. Cistern
Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, December 8, 2008
5. Cistern
Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, December 8, 2008
6. Confederate Monument
Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, December 8, 2008
7. Confederate Cannon
Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, December 8, 2008
8. Confederate Cannon Marker
Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, December 8, 2008
9. Confederate Cannon
Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, December 8, 2008
10. Confederate Cannon
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 January 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2008, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,906 times since then and 39 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.
