Chesterfield, South Carolina
| Chesterfield, South Carolina | |
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| Town | |
| Motto: "The Heart of the Carolinas" | |
 Location of Chesterfield, South Carolina |
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| Coordinates: 34°44′1″N 80°5′20″W / 34.73361°N 80.08889°WCoordinates: 34°44′1″N 80°5′20″W / 34.73361°N 80.08889°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Chesterfield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.1 sq mi (10.5 km2) |
| • Land | 4.1 sq mi (10.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,472 |
| • Density | 364/sq mi (140.5/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 29709 |
| Area code(s) | 843 |
| FIPS code | 45-14140 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1231164 |
| Website | chesterfield-sc |
Chesterfield is a town in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 1,472 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Chesterfield County. At the time of the 2010 census, Chesterfield was the least populous of all of South Carolina's county seats but was second only to Florence in growth rate among municipalities of 1,000 or more residents since 2000 in the Pee Dee region.
Chesterfield was established in 1785 when the County Court Act divided St. David's Parish into three districts and a court house was designated for Chesterfield County. Chesterfield, originally known as "Chesterfield Court House," has an active past that is an important part of its present with a positive influence on its future.
Many of the homes and buildings that are preserved from the 1700s through the early 1900s give a glimpse into the proud heritage of the fine citizens of this area.
Dr. W. J. Perry House 321 E. Main St. This house was built in 1914-15 for Dr. Perry and now houses the Douglas Gallery (house was restored in 1990). Of note are the tin ceilings. The house was home to the County Department of Social Services from 1952-1978.
Chesterfield Baptist Church Corner of East Main St. and Craig St. This imposing brick edifice was contructed in 1928. In 1933, the bell from the Old Church was donated to Wake Forest University.
John Craig House, 203 East Main 203 E. Main St. This home was completed in 1798 by the town's first settler, John Craig. The oldest house in town, it was used by Union General William T. Sherman as his headquarters during his stay here in the Civil War.
Post Office Corner of E. Main St. and Scotch Rd. The grounds of this building, built in 1937, were once home to an Indian trading post. Inside is a fine example of New Deal Art, a relief sculpture "The Farmer's Letters." The Sculpture is one of only two such sculptures commissioned for post offices in the Palmetto State.
1884 County Court House 100 Main St. This building, with its imposing cupola, was built to replace the previous courthouse which was burned by Sherman's troops during the Civil War. A monument on the grounds marks the site of the first secession meeting held in the South preceding the Civil War.
Old County Jail 100 W. Main St. This building was built in 1885 as a jail and as a residence for the sheriff. Its steps are made from granite salvaged from the 1825 Courthouse burned in the Civil War. It is now used for offices.
Bank of Chesterfield Building 110 Main St. Constructed in 1908 near the peak of the town's prosperity following the completion of railroad service, this building once served as the town's police department and is now a restaurant.
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