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

Chester County Courthouse

Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, December 8, 2008

1. Chester County Courthouse Marker

Inscription. This courthouse, built in 1852, was designed by Edward Brickell White (1802-1888) of Charleston, whose work was greatly influenced by Robert Mills. Additions by Alfred D. Gilchrist of Rock Hill in 1896 and 1928 included three-story rear wings and a rotunda. An elevator tower added to the rear wing, designed in 1994 by Frank M. Williams, complements the designs of White and Gilchrist.

Erected 1997 by South Carolina Department of Archives and History, sponsored by Chester County Historical Society. (Marker Number 12-9.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the South Carolina Historical Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.

Location. 34° 42.36′ N, 81° 12.792′ W. Marker is in Chester, South Carolina, in Chester County. It is on Main Street (State Highway 72) 0.1 miles west of Wylie Street, on the left when traveling east. 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 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: World War Soldiers (a few steps from this marker); Chester County Courthouse (1825-1855) (a few steps from this marker); Confederate Parrott Field Rifle Model 1863

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(a few steps from this marker); Chester County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Davega Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Chester Confederate Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Monument Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Blaser Building (1871-1874) (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chester Lodge World War II Marker (about 300 feet away); Chester Hotel Building (1866-1876) (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chester.

Regarding Chester County Courthouse. The Chester County Courthouse is one of the contributing properties of the Chester Historic District.

Also see . . .
1. Chester Historic District. The focal point of the Chester Historic District is The Hill, a triangular-shaped plaza on an eminence at the center of the city, around which the original settlement grew, and which now includes the city hall and a relatively well-preserved collection of late nineteenth and early twentieth century commercial

Photographed by Brian Scott, March 21, 2016

2. Chester County Courthouse Marker

buildings. (Submitted on May 29, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

2. Edward Brickell White. Edward Brickell White (January 29, 1806 – May 10, 1882), also known as E. B. White, was an American architect. He was known for his Gothic Revival architecture and his use of Roman and Greek designs. (Submitted on May 29, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

3. Robert Mills. Robert Mills (August 12, 1781 – March 3, 1855), known for designing the Washington Monument, is sometimes called the first native born American to be professionally trained as an architect. (Submitted on May 29, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

Chester County Courthouse Cornerstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Scott, March 21, 2016

3. Chester County Courthouse Cornerstone

Built 1852
Added to 1898, 1928
Board of County Directors
W. Holmes Harding, Chairman
J.M. Caldwell
S.A. McWatters
A.D. Gilchrist, Architect

Chester County Courthouse Marker<br>Looking East Along Main Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Scott, March 21, 2016

4. Chester County Courthouse Marker
Looking East Along Main Street

Chester County Courthouse and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Scott, March 21, 2016

5. Chester County Courthouse and Marker

Chester County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, December 8, 2008

6. Chester County Courthouse

Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, December 8, 2008

7. Chester County Courthouse

Cannon on Courthouse Grounds image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, December 8, 2008

8. Cannon on Courthouse Grounds

Cannon Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, December 8, 2008

9. Cannon Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2008, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,556 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 8, 2008, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 29, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on December 8, 2008, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.