21-579: Brainerd Institute was a school for African Americans in Chester, South Carolina . It was founded by the Presbyterian Church and opened in 1868. Alumni include Vivian Ayers Allen and Daniel Jackson Sanders . Originally an elementary school it served 10 grades by 1913. It expanded to include Brainerd Junior College , a teacher training program, in 1934. It closed in 1939 as competition from public schools increased. Originally established with support from
42-588: A celebration of the filming of Chiefs was organized in Chester by Catherine Fleming Bruce in collaboration with local organizations. Among the presenters was author Stuart Woods. The Chester newspaper reprinted coverage of Woods' visit to the City on the occasion of his death in 2022. CHESTER OWN"S FAIRFIELD Whitmire, South Carolina Whitmire is a town in Newberry County , South Carolina , United States, along
63-470: A female householder with no husband present, and 33.5% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.24. In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.3% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
84-470: A female householder with no husband present, and 37.7% were non-families. 34.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.94. In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 24.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
105-455: A small town, Chester suffers higher crime rates than the national average in all categories. Chiefs , a miniseries based on the novel by Stuart Woods , was filmed in Chester over the course of three months in 1983. It was nominated for three prime-time Emmy awards, and featured a star-studded cast including Charlton Heston , Keith Carradine , Brad Davis , Paul Sorvino , Billy Dee Williams , Paula Kelly and Danny Glover . In 2014,
126-469: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This African American–related article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Chester, South Carolina Chester is a small rural city in Chester County, South Carolina , United States. The population was 5,607 at the 2010 census, down from 6,476 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Chester County . The community
147-672: Is located just west of the center of Chester County at 34°42′20″N 81°12′42″W / 34.70556°N 81.21167°W / 34.70556; -81.21167 (34.705553, -81.211638). U.S. Route 321 bypasses the city to the west and the south, leading north 22 miles (35 km) to York and south 25 miles (40 km) to Winnsboro . South Carolina Highway 9 passes through the city center and leads east 11 miles (18 km) to Interstate 77 near Richburg and west 49 miles (79 km) to Spartanburg . Highways 72 and 121 lead northeast 19 miles (31 km) to Rock Hill and southwest 28 miles (45 km) to Whitmire . According to
168-552: Is preserved in the town center, and is known locally as the Aaron Burr Rock. Chester was home to Brainerd Institute , a school for African American children. The Catholic Presbyterian Church , Chester City Hall and Opera House , Chester Historic District , Colvin-Fant-Durham Farm Complex , Fishdam Ford , Kumler Hall , Lewis Inn , and McCollum Mound are listed on the National Register of Historic Places . Chester
189-551: The Enoree River . According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.3 km ), all land. As of the census of 2010, there were 1,441 people, 597 households, and 382 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,147.0 people per square mile. There were 760 housing units at an average density of 617.4 per square mile (238.4/km ). The racial makeup of
210-411: The Enoree River . The population was 1,390 at the 2020 census . The town was named for George Fredrick Whitmire, who came from Stuttgart, Germany . The earliest settler in what is now Whitmire was John Duncan, who built a house along the creek that now bears his name. The George Frederick Whitmire family arrived prior to the 1790s (1790 Census) and established a tavern and post office. The arrival of
231-650: The Freedmen's Bureau , the school was later sponsored by the Presbyterian Church. The only remaining building from the school's 18 acre campus is Kumler Hall . It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places . The University of South Carolina Libraries have a collection of photographs related to the school. It was preceded by Fairfield Institute run by Willard Richardson in Winnsboro, South Carolina . [REDACTED] Media related to Brainerd Institute at Wikimedia Commons This South Carolina school-related article
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#1733104725162252-551: The Georgia, Carolina and Northern Railway in 1890 led to the town's rapid growth. Whitmire incorporated in 1891. In 1902, William Coleman and several associates established a large textile factory known as the Glenn-Lowery Mill, which included 900 looms and 33,000 spindles. By 1911, the mill had nearly doubled in size. Later owners continued to expand the mill, and it would remain a major source of revenue for Whitmire throughout
273-541: The United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 3.3 square miles (8.5 km ), all of it land. As of the 2020 United States census , there were 5,269 people, 2,244 households, and 1,131 families residing in the city. As of the census of 2000, there were 6,476 people, 2,465 households, and 1,639 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,042.8 inhabitants per square mile (788.7/km ). There were 2,774 housing units at an average density of 875.0 per square mile (337.8/km ). The racial makeup of
294-486: The poverty line , including 28.3% of those under age 18 and 13.6% of those age 65 or over. Chester is the center of an urban cluster with a total population of 11,140 (2000 census). Chester has a public library , a branch of the Chester County Library System. The Chester Police Department has a staff of three police officers. The department includes gang, narcotics and road patrol units. Although
315-497: The 20th century. A fire in 1916 destroyed much of downtown Whitmire, which consisted primarily of wooden buildings. The town passed a series of new fire ordinances, and the business district was rebuilt with brick. Many of these buildings are still standing. In 1924, Whitmire attempted to "secede" from Newberry County and form a new county known as Carlisle County. The new county would have consisted of parts of Newberry County, Laurens County , and Union County , with Whitmire as
336-403: The city was 62.26% African American , 36.37% White , 0.15% Native American , 0.28% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 0.25% from other races , and 0.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.83% of the population. There were 2,465 households, out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.4% were married couples living together, 26.4% had
357-489: The county seat. The county's organizers failed to acquire the necessary amount of land, however, and the initiative failed. Whitmire is located at 34°30′8″N 81°36′51″W / 34.50222°N 81.61417°W / 34.50222; -81.61417 (34.502227, -81.614162). The town is concentrated around the intersection of U.S. Route 176 and South Carolina Highway 72 , northwest of Columbia and southeast of Spartanburg . The town's eastern boundary lies along
378-401: The town was 78.51% White , 20.50% African American , 0.07% Native American , 0.07% Asian , 0.07% Pacific Islander , 0.26% from other races , and 0.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.53% of the population. There were 650 households, out of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.3% were married couples living together, 16.2% had
399-408: Was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.1 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 27,518, and the median income for a family was $ 32,973. Males had a median income of $ 27,321 versus $ 20,802 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 13,386. About 16.4% of families and 19.4% of the population were below
420-408: Was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.9 males. The median income for a household in the town was $ 22,007, and the median income for a family was $ 30,833. Males had a median income of $ 27,500 versus $ 18,258 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 13,429. About 16.3% of families and 18.7% of the population were below
441-533: Was segregated. Many African Americans, including the principal and teachers at Finley School, lived in East Chester. While being transported to Richmond, Virginia , for his trial for treason, former Vice-President Aaron Burr passed through Chester. Burr "flung himself from his horse and cried for a rescue, but the officer commanding the escort seized him, threw him back like a child into the saddle, and marched on." The large stone he stood on has been inscribed and
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