West Chester, County seat in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The borough sits at an elevation of 136 meters and contains numerous buildings constructed in classical revival architectural style.
Initially named Turk's Head after a local inn, West Chester gained its official borough status on March 28, 1799, becoming Chester County's administrative center.
The West Chester Downtown Historic District preserves numerous 19th-century structures, including the Bank of Chester County and Chester County Courthouse.
The borough maintains an online rental licensing portal and offers SEPTA bus services connecting residents to Philadelphia and surrounding areas.
During the 18th century, West Chester developed as a clockmaking center before transitioning to wheel manufacturing through the Hoopes, Bro. and Darlington company.
Location: Chester County
Inception: March 28, 1799
Elevation above the sea: 136 m
Shares border with: West Goshen Township
Website: https://west-chester.com
GPS coordinates: 39.95860,-75.60500
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:32
American Helicopter Museum
4.3 km
Chester County Courthouse
140 m
Warner Theatre
221 m
Butler House
1.2 km
Bank of Chester County
250 m
Farmers and Mechanics Building
93 m
West Chester Downtown Historic District
193 m
Philips Memorial Building
895 m
Barclay House
997 m
West Chester State College Quadrangle Historic District
895 m
Cope's Bridge
4.3 km
West Chester Boarding School for Boys
681 m
Col. John Hannum House
4.8 km
Sharples Homestead
243 m
Old Library
895 m
Collins Mansion
1.8 km
William Everhart Buildings
95 m
Strode's Mill
3.5 km
New Century Clubhouse
563 m
Sharpless Homestead
4.4 km
Goodwin Acres
5 km
East Bradford Boarding School for Boys
3.4 km
Strode's Mill Historic District
3.5 km
Taylor House
4.8 km
George Hoffman House
4.7 km
Daniel Davis House and Barn
5.1 km
Newlin Miller's House
4.8 km
Taylor-Cope Historic District
3.6 kmReviews
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