407 research outputs found
Spirit of Chester, Chester County, South Carolina History - Accession 1080 - M491 (542)
No full textThis collection consists of a magazine titled “Spirit of Chester: Chester County, SC” that was a supplement to The Chester News, October 28, 1932 as an advertisement of the county for prospective businesses, visitors, and potential inhabitants. It illustrates the history of Chester County, South Carolina up until 1932 and describes what makes Chester County in the 1930s the “Power Center of the South” and “A Good Place in Which to Live.” The article in the possession of Winthrop University Archives is a photocopy of the original.https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/2096/thumbnail.jp
Chester County Schools History - Accession 596 - M255 (304)
No full textThe Chester County School History consists of a photocopy of a history of the Chester County (SC) Schools prepared by the Variety Study Club of Chester in 1976 to commemorate the American Bicentennial. The history presents sketches of the various schools of Chester County between the years 1811 and 1976.https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/1776/thumbnail.jp
Chester County Genealogical Society Records - Accession 257 - M113 (145)
No full textThe Chester County Genealogical Society Records consist of typescript material of writings and publications that covers mainly Chester County, SC history and genealogy from the 18th century to the 20th century. The collection includes information on covenanters, lists of Chester county American Civil War soldiers, Obadiah Hardin, Revolutionary War Lieut. Col. John R. Culp, Rev. Samuel McCreary, Mrs. M.A. Smith and the Smithton Lumber Co in Smithton, Arkansas, the Kulp family, Matthew Elder, Jr., Rev. Josiah Henson, the Gaston family, the Murphy family, Confederate Capt. G.L. Strait’s Company-6th regiment, Company B during the American Civil War, the McClure family and Revolutionary War Capt. John McClure, and recollections of Chester, South Carolina.https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/1243/thumbnail.jp
Chester County Courthouse cornerstone Chester, SC
No full textCornerstone for the Chester County Courthouse located in Chester, South Carolina Indicates that is was built in 1852, with additions in 1896 and 1923. It also lists the board of county directors and the original architect.https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/historical_architecture_main/7256/thumbnail.jp
Chester County Courthouse 1 Chester, SC
No full textChester County Courthouse located in Chester, South Carolina. It was built in 1852 and designed by Edward Brickell White. Additions to the courthouse were added in 1896 and 1928 and designed by Alfred D. Gilchrist. This is a contributing building on the National Register of Historic Places (NRIS #72001203 and #87000684) and a part of the Chester Historic District.https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/historical_architecture_main/7254/thumbnail.jp
Chester County Courthouse plaque Chester, SC
No full textInformational plaque about the Chester County Courthouse located in Chester, South Carolina. Information facts include that is replaced three courthouses in the city, when additions were built and the 1975 interior renovation.https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/historical_architecture_main/7257/thumbnail.jp
Chester County Courthouse 2 Chester, SC
No full textChester County Courthouse located in Chester, South Carolina. It was built in 1852 and designed by Edward Brickell White. Additions to the courthouse were added in 1896 and 1928 and designed by Alfred D. Gilchrist. This is a contributing building on the National Register of Historic Places (NRIS #72001203 and #87000684) and a part of the Chester Historic District.https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/historical_architecture_main/7255/thumbnail.jp
Chester County, SC
No full textThis hazard profile is an excerpt from the State of South Carolina Hazard Assessment for 2008 covering Chester County, South Carolina
Chester County Courthouse marker Chester, SC
No full textHistorical marker for the Chester County Courthouse located in Chester, South Carolina. It lists the original construction (1852) and the original architect plus the additions (1896, 1923) and the elevator tower designed by Frank M. Williams which was added in 1994.https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/historical_architecture_main/7258/thumbnail.jp
York County History - Accession 68 - M30 (42)
No full textThe York County History collection consists of a brief summary of York County, SC history from its settlement in 1750 to the Great Depression in the 1930s. The author is unknown.https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/1119/thumbnail.jp
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