About Chester

• Ethel Waters, the famous jazz and blues singer, was born in Chester.
• The Philadelphia Union, a Major League Soccer team, was founded here in 2008.
• William Penn named it after Chester, England, establishing it in 1682.
• Chester was the first seat of Pennsylvania's government.
• The Great Fire of 1972 caused widespread damage, reshaping the city's landscape.
• Named after Chester, England, it was established in 1682.
• With a population of around 31,000, it's smaller than many surrounding suburbs.
• Its elevation is 33 feet above sea level, making it a low-lying coastal city.
• Many Chester residents work in healthcare, social assistance, or manufacturing.
• Chester feels like a resilient community with a rich, though often troubled, history.
• The Philadelphia Union play at Subaru Park in Chester, winning the Supporters' Shield in 2020.
• Chester High School's basketball team has a storied history, winning multiple state championships.

Artists From Chester

Black Cherry Soda Black Rain Falling Courtney Cox Cryptic Warning Distant Dominion Execution by Intoxication Gypsy Wisdom Jeannette Thurber Jeremy Lloyd Jim Beard John Burroughs Lawrence Gushee Massaro Midnights in October Mike Boyce Pale Divine Polterchrist Reign of the Fallen Rob Dunleavy Allentown, PA Altoona, PA Baltimore, MD Bedford, PA Belle Vernon, PA Berwick, PA Blairstown, NJ Carlisle, PA Collingswood, NJ Delaware City, DE