Chesterfield County
Chesterfield County, Administrative county in South Carolina.
Description
Chesterfield County is an administrative county in South Carolina, situated between Charlotte and Columbia. The area contains protected wildlife areas and several residential communities spread throughout the region.
History
The county was established in 1798 and named after Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield, a British figure who opposed the Stamp Act. This choice honored someone who had criticized American taxation policies.
Culture
Early settlers from England, Wales, and Northern Ireland brought their Presbyterian traditions, which shaped how communities organized themselves and worshipped for generations.
Practical
The county offers residents online services for tax payments, vehicle registration, and access to geographic information systems. These resources help visitors and residents handle administrative tasks from home.
Did you know?
The Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge within the county protects local plant and animal species in their natural habitat. This area shelters many rare and native species adapted to the special conditions of sandhills ecosystems.
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Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge
9.2 km
St. David's Episcopal Church and Cemetery
26.4 km
Coker Experimental Farms
32.2 km
Pegues Place
29 km
Center Theater
30.5 kmJeffries Creek
38.8 km
Robert Smalls School
26.2 km
Hartsville Post Office
30.4 km
A.M. McNair House
30.4 km
Robert R. Coker House
30.8 km
Cheraw Historic District
25.7 km
James L. Coker III House
30.6 km
Hartsville Armory
30.9 km
Memorial Hall
30.4 km
East Main Street Historic District (Chesterfield, South Carolina)
12.8 km
E. W. Cannon House and Store
30.6 km
J.B. Gilbert House
30 km
Thomas E. Hart House
30.7 km
Lawton Park and Pavilion
29.7 km
West Main Street Historic District (Chesterfield, South Carolina)
12.3 km
Wade Hampton Hicks House
30.5 km
Paul H. Rogers House
30.6 km
John L. Hart House
30.4 km
Davidson Hall, Coker College
30.4 km
Dr. Thomas E. Lucas House
12.4 km
East Home Avenue Historic District
30.2 km
Seaboard Air Line Railway Depot in McBee
21 km
McBee Presbyterian Church
21.1 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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