Chester District, SC

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CHESTER DISTRICT, situated in the northern part of South Carolina, between Broad and Catawba rivers. Area, 600 square miles. Face of the country pleasantly diversified by hill and dale; soil of fair quality and well watered. Seat of justice, Chesterville. Pop. in 1820, 11,389; in 1830, 17,182; in 1840 17,747; in 1850, 18,038. (Fanning's, 1853)

    Place Unit Type
    County
    Containing Unit
    Name Type
    Chester, SC City or Town
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