CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, SC
County Offices
200 West Main Street
Chesterfield 843-623-2535
http://chesterfieldcountysc.com
Chesterfield County has a population of just over 42,000 residents and is located in a pocket of South Carolina nestled between Charlotte and Columbia. These metropolitan areas allow for access to many of life’s pleasures while Chesterfield County remains relatively unspoiled by urban sprawl. The county’s rural atmosphere evokes family farms and gentle country living.
Lifestyle
Chesterfield County features many different types of recreation. Although each town varies in its offerings, facilities such as baseball and softball fields, walking tracks, parks, and other outdoor areas are common. Golf is extremely popular and many local courses are frequented by visitors from throughout the region. There is a lot of hunting and fishing in the swamps of the Black Creek and Lake Robinson. The towns of Chesterfield County are a mix of types, ranging from the historical, Cheraw, to the rural, Ruby, to the railroad boomtown, Pageland and the county seat of Chesterfield.
Chesterfield County through its municipalities offers full time recreation programs in most communities. Park areas include playgrounds, softball and baseball fields, tennis courts, indoor/outdoor basketball courts and several walking trails. Lake Robinson, near McBee is a 2,250-acre lake with boating, skiing, fishing and other recreational opportunities. The Town of Chesterfield has a Family YMCA offering additional recreational offerings to all county citizens. The Sandhills State Forest and the Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge provide opportunities for camping, horseback riding, hiking, fishing, hunting, wildlife observation and a nine mile paved driving tour route.
Residential growth in Chesterfield County remains steady as more and more people decide to take advantage of rural living. Local housing options are varied ranging from older, well-established neighborhoods with tree-lined streets and welcoming front porches to new housing developments and country club settings. Lake-side living is available in the Lake Robinson area and don’t forget the larger tracts of land throughout the county for family farm living. Chesterfield County is the kind of place to move in and settle down, get to know the neighbors and live life with all the modern conveniences the world has to offer.
Economy
Chesterfield County operates a single school district, which consists of two primary schools, seven elementary/intermediate schools, three middle schools and four high schools. Total enrollment for the district is estimated at over 7,500 students. Beyond the excellent, award-winning K-12 academic curricula, the District provides a little something for everyone through special programs. The South Point Christian School is a private school located in Pageland and offers Kindergarten through 12th grade.
Northeastern Technical College has branches in Pageland and Cheraw.
Several industries are located all over the county. Farming continues today with new variations in crops, fruit orchards and livestock, including poultry. Several small towns across the county still offer tranquil surroundings with large cities a few miles away.
Chesterfield County is a place for healthy living. This is accomplished through easy access to healthcare, which is delivered with compassion and respect for the individual. Located in Cheraw, Chesterfield General Hospital, a fully accredited, 59 bed community hospital, provides a full range of both primary and specialty care services. These include: a 24 hour physician staffed emergency room, inpatient and outpatient surgery, ICU, Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit, obstetrical/nursery services, and 7 skilled nursing beds. Nineteen physicians provide family and specialized care. Comprehensive community medical clinics are located throughout the county, including Care South Carolina (Chesterfield), Americare Medical Center (Pageland) and Sandhills Medical Foundation (McBee/Jefferson). Optometric practices, dentists, chiropractic care or are also available. All towns in Chesterfield County are within a 20 minute drive of excellent hospital care. First Health of the Carolinas Services provides 24 hour Paramedic level emergency services throughout the county.
Cheraw
Town Offices
843-537-8400
https://www.cheraw.com/
Cheraw is a beautiful, historic town of about 6,000 people. Cheraw is a pre-Revolutionary town, with a 213 acre National Register Historic District and a wonderful state park. Around the town new neighborhoods are being built to the west and south and small horse farms take advantage of the equestrian trails in the area. Cheraw residents take great pride in their community and welcome new residents with traditional southern charm. Local residents are active and involved in their community. Cheraw is an easy drive from other beautiful places like the Atlantic coast, Pinehurst and the Carolina Mountains. It’s also close to the urban amenities of Columbia and Charlotte. There are fifteen golf courses within a thirty mile area, two of them located in Cheraw. The area is also home to over 96,000 acres of public land. Cheraw is the largest town in Chesterfield County, but it is a small town with a rural feel and a very high quality of life.
Chesterfield
Town Offices
843-623-2131
https://www.chesterfield-sc.com/
The Historic town of Chesterfield was founded as the seat of Chesterfield County soon after the county’s creation in 1785. The town is home to more than 1,500 people who enjoy an enviable quality of life in a traditional small town environment. The East Main Street Historic District is a national historic district located in Chesterfield. The district encompasses 20 buildings and one site reflecting the development of the town of Chesterfield from about 1798 to 1937. The district contains some of Chesterfield’s finest architectural expression and includes: the John Craig House, a hall-and-parlor farmhouse with excellent Federal style woodwork; the Chesterfield Courthouse with its Second Empire cupola; and several vernacular residences with Queen Anne and bungalow influence. Residents enjoy a small town feel with easy access to everything that they need.
Pageland
Town Offices
843-672-7292
https://townofpageland.com/
Pageland is home to approximately 3,000 residents who enjoy the small town atmosphere while still being close to Monroe and Charlotte. Agriculture was the base of Pageland’s economy during the first part of the 20th century. Cotton was a major cash crop. Watermelons were also grown extensively and for many years, Pageland was known as the “Watermelon Capital of the World”. Soybeans have since replaced watermelons as the major cash crop grown in the area but substantial numbers of watermelons are still produced. An annual celebration was born in honor of the watermelon and the farmers. Today, the Pageland Watermelon Festival continues in the peak of the summer, just when the melons start coming out of the fields. Thousands of visitors flood Pageland during the event held annually the third weekend of July. While Pageland is proud of its agricultural roots, it is also home to many industries and distribution centers. A large industrial park just north of town is a thriving center of employment while many small businesses are located in the heart of the downtown and surrounding areas. The town’s close proximity to a major city allow the citizens to enjoy all the Charlotte Metro region has to offer while also enjoying the benefits of rural living.
