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Chester, South Carolina

The Chester County seat was surveyed as Chesterville in 1791 and, like the county, named for Chester County, Pennsylvania; the arrival of the Charlotte and South Carolina Railroad in 1851 spurred its growth.

Businesses listed
749
Population (2020)
5,269
County
Chester

Landmarks & institutions

  • Chester Historic District
  • Aaron Burr Rock
  • Chester City Hall and Opera House
  • Chester State Park (nearby)

Sources:en.wikipedia.org scencyclopedia.org data.census.gov

749 businesses · showing 649–672