Devon, census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States
Devon is a small unincorporated community in Easttown Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania. The area spans less than a square mile of flat, green land with quiet streets, residential homes of varying architectural styles, and tree-lined neighborhoods where most properties sit back from the road with yards and gardens.
The community was founded by European settlers in the late 1600s and grew slowly into a peaceful residential area over the following centuries. Until 2010, Devon was counted together with the neighboring town of Berwyn for census purposes, after which they were separated to better reflect each area's distinct character.
Devon takes its name from a county in England, reflecting the European roots of its early settlers who built the community over generations. Today it remains a place where neighbors greet one another on quiet streets and gather for annual celebrations that bring the small community together.
Devon is easily accessible by car and well-connected by roads to Philadelphia, though it remains a small community that is best explored on foot. The nearby Devon SEPTA train station provides a convenient option for those who prefer public transportation to travel into the city or to other nearby destinations.
The Devon Horse Show, held here for decades, is the nation's oldest outdoor horse competition and runs for about 10 days in late May and early June, showcasing different horse breeds and attracting visitors from across the region. This event has become so central to the area's identity that it draws thousands of spectators and competitors who celebrate an equestrian tradition that has shaped the community's reputation far beyond its quiet streets.
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