Chester, South Carolina
Chester, South Carolina
While Chester South Carolina has great proximity to three of the major metropolitan areas of the South, it is also in an area known for its natural beauty. Historically, the land around Chester was used for farming, due to its richness and long growing season.
Today, people enjoy the protected lands of Sumter National Forest to the west. Downtown Chester SC is a true historic district. Its countless buildings are reminiscent of their Victorian past, and have been maintained through a preservation program.
Located in the middle of the county, Chester is at the confluence of South Carolina Routes 321, 9, and 121/72. Using these roads, it is easy to move in any direction from the town.
Route 121/72 will take you north to Charlotte NC which takes about an hour; heading south on Route 321 will have you in Columbia SC in about an hour and fifteen minutes; and Route 9 will bring you west to Spartanburg SC in about an hour and a half. Interstate 77 is just east of Chester, and has an exit at Route 9, which brings you right into town.
The city of Chester has a population of 5386, people in the city and about 18,000 people in the immediate area. As the county seat of Chester County South Carolina, which has a total population of 43,037, Chester is one of the towns south of Charlotte, NC that is benefiting from Charlotte's rapid growth.
York County borders Chester County to the north, and is one of the fastest growing counties in South Carolina.
Chester SC and the other towns in Chester County are poised for growth.
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The problem with Chester is that there are no jobs to be had anywhere…and there is no shopping to speak of, just a Wal-Mart and two small grocery stores. When the textile mills closed, Chester pretty much died. The best place to move in the Chester area is Richburg. There aren't too many restaurants in Chester either. It is a lovely place, and my dad still lives there, but even he would like to see some growth. If it ever gets an industry of some kind again to support jobs, it is poised for growth.
Hi Cheryl,
Thanks for your insights about Chester, and your tip on Richburg!
It looks like a good spot.
Bob