Chester County Courthouse – Chester, South Carolina

The Chester County Courthouse, located in the City of Chester, is the center of the judicial system for Chester County. It was constructed in 1852. Chester County is in the 6th Judicial Circuit, which includes Chester, Lancaster, and Fairfield counties. Judges are elected by the General Assembly and serve six-year terms; the clerk is chosen by a countywide election and serves a four-year term.

As of 2009, a little less than 35,000 people live in Chester County. It was one of seven counties created from the Old Camden Judicial District, which was formed in 1769.

Visitors to Chester County can enjoy a day exploring Sumter National Forest, playing a round of golf at the Chester Golf Club, or picnicking at the Landsford Canal State Park.

This night photo was taken by Thomas Roth, Jr. of Chester in 2007. He writes, “Sometimes you don’t have to go looking for a shot. Sometimes you get volunteered to do it by your lovely wife. Such was the case with this night-time shot of the historic Chester Courthouse.”