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

    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.britannica.com › place › Chester-PennsylvaniaChester | Historic City, Delaware County | Britannica

    Aug 30, 2024 · Chester, city, Delaware county, southeastern Pennsylvania, U.S., on the Delaware River (across from Bridgeport, New Jersey), within the Philadelphia metropolitan area. One of the oldest communities in the state, the Chester area was granted by the Swedish crown to a bodyguard of Johan Printz, the governor of New Sweden , in 1644.

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

    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.

  4. philadelphiaencyclopedia.org › essays › chesterChester, Pennsylvania - Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia

    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.

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

    Sep 18, 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.

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

    Jun 30, 2018 · Things to Do in Chester, Pennsylvania: See Tripadvisor's 16,636 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.

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

    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.