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Evidence points to this place as the location of Mary Boykin Chesnut's apartment in the spring of 1865 after she fled Richmond just preceding the fall of the Confederacy. Chester's Post Office was located here around the turn of the century.
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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.
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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 well…
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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 Arthur D. …
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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 off…
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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] were …
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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 off…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SCJ_chester-state-park_Chester-SC.html
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 of Piedmon…
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Original Site of Purity Presbyterian ChurchOrganized 1787Moved to Chesterville 1839Erected by Old Purity Society 1939
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Dedicated by resolution of the Commission in recognition of the work and service of Senator Wilbur G. Grant in making possible this Reservoir and water system, for the people of Chester County.E.J. Fowler, Chairman; Robert H. King, Secretary; W.E.…
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