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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Chester,_PennsylvaniaChester, Pennsylvania - Wikipedia

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   Chester is a city in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. [5] It is located in the Philadelphia metropolitan area (also known as the Delaware Valley) on the western bank of the Delaware River between Philadelphia and Wilmington, Delaware. The population of Chester was 32,605 at the 2020 census. [3]

2. www.experiencepa.com › chesterChester: One of Pennsylvania’s Oldest Cities

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   Jul 26, 2024 · Chester, Pennsylvania, stands as one of the oldest cities in the state, rich with history and tradition. From its colonial roots to its present-day revitalization efforts, Chester embodies a unique blend of historical significance, cultural diversity, and community spirit.

3. philadelphiaencyclopedia.org › essays › chester-pennsylvaniaChester, Pennsylvania - Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia

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   By Jake Blumgart. Located 30 miles down the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the small but once industrially mighty city of Chester emerged in the latter part of the twentieth century as but a shadow of its former prominence in the county and the region.

4. www.britannica.com › place › Chester-county-PennsylvaniaChester | Pennsylvania, History, Economy | Britannica

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   Oct 3, 2024 · Chester, county, southeastern Pennsylvania, U.S., consisting of a hilly piedmont region bounded to the southwest by Octoraro Creek, to the south by Maryland and Delaware, and to the northeast by the Schuylkill River.

5. www.chestercity.com › aboutHistory of Chester | City of Chester

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   Chester is the oldest City in Pennsylvania. In 1681, William Penn acquired the colonial settlement as a safe haven for Quakers. One year later he landed on the ship Welcome and renamed the settlement Chester, after the city in England.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Chester_County,_PennsylvaniaChester County, Pennsylvania - Wikipedia

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   Chester County was one of the three original Pennsylvania counties created by William Penn in 1682. It was named for Chester, England. It is part of the Philadelphia - Camden - Wilmington, PA- NJ - DE - MD metropolitan statistical area.

7. www.tripadvisor.com › Attractions-g52351Things to Do in Chester, PA - Chester Attractions

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   Jun 30, 2018 · Things to Do in Chester, Pennsylvania: See Tripadvisor's 16,639 traveler reviews and photos of Chester tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in October. We have reviews of the best places to see in Chester. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.