Chesterfield in Chesterfield County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Chesterfield Courthouse
Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, March 6, 2010
1. Chesterfield Courthouse Marker
Chesterfield County's first courthouse was built here soon after the county was established in 1785. The second courthouse on this site was built 1825-1829 from plans by architect Robert Mills, designer of the Washington Monument. According to local tradition it was burned by troops under William T. Sherman in 1865. The current structure, built c.1884, was used as a courthouse until 1978.Erected 1985 by Chesterfield County. (Marker Number 13-3.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1785.
Location. 34° 44.151′ N, 80° 5.12′ W. Marker is in Chesterfield, South Carolina, in Chesterfield County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street and Green Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chesterfield SC 29709, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. John Craig House (a few steps from this marker); First Secession Meeting (within shouting distance of this marker); Chesterfield Post Office
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Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, March 6, 2010
2. Chesterfield Courthouse Marker
Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, March 6, 2010
3. Chesterfield Courthouse
Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, March 6, 2010
4. Chesterfield Courthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,161 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 8, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
