In 1806
Aaron Burr, while passing
through Chester a prisoner,
dismounted on this rock and
appealed in vain to the
citizens for help. — — Map (db m14273) HM
Black Rock Baptist Church formally
organized by 1874 and was originally
part of the Gethsemane Baptist
Association. The church traces its
roots to the early ministry of its
first pastor, Leroy Featherstone
(c. 1836-1919), believed to . . . — — Map (db m278082) HM
The following jewelry stores have occupied the lower floor of this building; Brandts, Robinsons, Royals, & Runyans. The original clock tower has been removed. From 1820 to 1853, two courthouses (one wooden & one rock) stood in front. The town . . . — — Map (db m94952) HM
This institute grew out of an 1866 school for freedmen; it became Brainerd Institute in 1868 when the Board of Missions of the Presbyterian Church in New York appointed Rev. Samuel Loomis to help establish churches and schools among the blacks near . . . — — Map (db m14280) HM
[South Side]
C.S.A.
This monument guards the memory
of the men of Chester District
who obeying the call of their state
died for the Confederate cause.
U.D.C.
Time may crumble this marble into dust
but time can not dim their . . . — — Map (db m14269) WM
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 . . . — — Map (db m14276) HM
Chester County's fifth courthouse replaced three others in the city & the first courthouse was located (1785-1791) at John Walker's House in the Lewis Community.
In 1928, the 3-story rear wings were added, & in 1975 interior renovation[s] . . . — — Map (db m94944) HM
Chester County's World War I Veterans
Manuel Able •
Robert L. Atkinson •
Israel Boyd •
Edmund Brown •
Walter Campbell •
King Castle •
William F. Cauthen •
William Chapple •
John R. Cockerell •
Ernest Coleman •
Claud Craig • . . . — — Map (db m292468) WM
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. — — Map (db m94951) HM
Proudly we pay tribute to the
members of our organization who
answered the call to the colors
in World War II
Jake S. Colvin, Jr.
T.W. Barrett, Horace R. Harris
Charles M. Bell, Robert R. Ritchie
John A. Crosby, Dewey O. Snead . . . — — Map (db m94954) WM
About Chester State Park
Chester State Park has been a local haven for retreat and recreation since it was built by the men of the Civilian Conservation Corps in the late 1930s during the Great Depression. Nestled in 523 secluded acres . . . — — Map (db m94827) HM
SC Militia under General Thomas Sumter
Justice of the Peace
Tax Inquirer & Collector
Member Committee of Elections
Member, 1st & 2nd Provincial Congresses
Member, General Assemblies — — Map (db m13767) HM
This War Between the States era cannon is one of four similar cannon discovered February 1986, on the grounds of Calvary Baptist Church, Chester, S.C. All four cannon were spiked with shells and each had the trunnions and cascabel knobs broken . . . — — Map (db m94942) HM
This War Between the States era cannon is one of four similar cannon discovered February 1986, on the grounds of Calvary Baptist Church, Chester, S.C. All four cannon were spiked with shells and each had the trunnions and cascabel knobs broken . . . — — Map (db m94946) HM
Finley High School opened
In 1923. It was originally
known as Chester Colored
High School and located
¼ mi. N on McClure St.
In 1927 the school was
renamed in honor of its
founding principal Samuel
Louis Finley who came to
Chester in 1905 . . . — — Map (db m278081) HM
Presbyterian church reportedly est. 1752. Present building, enclosed with brick in 1958, dates from 1785. Cemetery contains pioneer settlers and veterans of many wars. — — Map (db m121921) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m14267) HM
Old Zion Church formally organized by 1873. It was originally located 2 mi. E on Goings Rd. where it shared a cemetery with St. Paul Baptist Church. Around 1890, Old Zion moved to this site on land conveyed by Martha Wise to church trustees John . . . — — Map (db m292461) HM
[Front Side]
In Memory of
The Reverend John Simpson
1740-1808
Wife
Mary Remer
1743-1812
Minister
Educator
Soldier
Patriot
Married 1765- New Jersey
Graduated Princeton College with high honors 1768
Studied . . . — — Map (db m13799) HM
St. Paul Baptist Church at Halsellville. This congregation, originally known as St. Paul Colored Baptist Church, was formally organized by 1884 on nearby Goings Road. The church moved to this location in 1901. Members acquired the land for . . . — — Map (db m246066) HM
Dedicated
November 11, 1932
to the memory of
the boys who entered the
service of their country
from Chester County
and who gave their lives
in the World War
Robert L. Atkinson • Walter . . . — — Map (db m14279) WM
