Chester in Chester County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Chester Hotel Building (1866-1876)
Photographed by Brian Scott, March 21, 2016
1. Chester Hotel Building (1866-1876) Marker
The chief hotel, was in operation as early as 1835 & stood on this site. Other hotels have been located here. Portions of this building date as early as 1854.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.
Location. 34° 42.317′ N, 81° 12.817′ W. Marker is in Chester, South Carolina, in Chester County. It is on Main Street (State Highway 72). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 Main Street, 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: Aaron Burr Rock (a few steps from this marker); Confederate Parrott Field Rifle Model 1863 (within shouting distance of this marker); Chester Confederate Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Monument Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Davega Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Blaser Building (1871-1874) (within shouting distance of this marker); Chester Lodge World War II Marker (within shouting distance of this marker); Chester County Courthouse (1825-1855) (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Confederate Parrott Field Rifle Model 1863 (within shouting distance of this marker); Chester County Courthouse
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Photographed by Brian Scott, March 21, 2016
2. Chester Hotel Building (1866-1876) Marker
Photographed by Brian Scott, March 21, 2016
3. Chester Hotel Building
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 922 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 29, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
