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Chester County Map, Pennsylvania

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Chester County, Pennsylvania

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Chester County is just west of Philadelphia, bordering Maryland and Delaware. It’s where history meets high-tech. The county’s known for its mushroom farms. They produce nearly half of the nation’s mushrooms.

The Brandywine Valley paints a pretty picture. You can still see traces of the Revolutionary War here. Longwood Gardens dazzles visitors with its fountains and flowers.

West Chester is the county seat and is part of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The Amish community adds to the area’s unique character. Despite rapid growth, Chester County keeps its rural charm. From horse country to corporate parks, it’s a study in contrasts.

CategoryDetails
County NameChester County
County SeatWest Chester
PopulationApproximately 540,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesWest Chester, Coatesville, Phoenixville, Kennett Square, Downingtown, Malvern, Oxford
Interstates and HighwaysU.S. Highway 1, U.S. Highway 202, U.S. Highway 30, State Highway 3
FIPS Code42-029
Total Area (Land and Water)759 square miles (751 sq mi land, 8 sq mi water)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Berks County (North), Montgomery County (Northeast), Delaware County (East), New Castle County, Delaware (Southeast), Cecil County, Maryland (South), Lancaster County (West)
Time ZoneEastern Time Zone (EST)
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39°58’N, 75°40’W
EtymologyNamed after Chester, England
Major LandmarksLongwood Gardens, Valley Forge National Historical Park, Brandywine River Museum of Art
WebsiteChester County Website

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