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Chester, West Virginia
Chester is a city in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 2,214 at the 2020 census. It is located along the Ohio River in the state's northern panhandle and is the northernmost city in West Virginia. Chester is part of the Weirton–Steubenville metropolitan area and is home to the World's Largest Teapot attraction.
Chester was founded in 1896 and incorporated in 1907. The town was established by lawyer J.E. McDonald from neighboring East Liverpool, Ohio. The origin of the name Chester is uncertain, although it may be a transfer from Chester County, Pennsylvania.
The town grew in the early 20th century, led primarily by the pottery industry founded in nearby East Liverpool. The Taylor, Smith & Taylor Company was the leading manufacturer in Chester, employing over 800 people at one time. Another large employer was the steel-manufacturing Chester Rolling Mill Company.
Rock Springs Park was a small amusement park founded by McDonald in 1897 and home to various rides, a swimming pool, a lake, a small zoo, and live performances. It closed in 1970 for the expansion of U.S. Route 30 through Chester.
The Chester teapot attraction was purchased by Wilford Devon in 1938 and moved to Chester from Carnegie, Pennsylvania. It served as a barrel-shaped food stand with soft serve ice cream, hot dogs, and soft drinks until it was moved and remodeled to its current location in 1990. The teapot has been featured in depictions of West Virginia, such as in the video game Fallout 76.
Chester is located at 40°36′46″N 80°33′46″W / 40.61278°N 80.56278°W (40.612792, -80.562771). At the outbreak of hostilities of the Civil War in April 1861, this location was part of Virginia and was the northernmost point in any slave state. Chester remains the northernmost point in the Southern United States, as defined by the United States Census Bureau.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.00 square mile (2.59 km2), all land.
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,585 people, 1,209 households, and 696 families living in the city. The population density was 2,585.0 inhabitants per square mile (998.1/km2). There were 1,381 housing units at an average density of 1,381.0 per square mile (533.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.0% White, 0.4% African American, 0.3% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.
Chester, West Virginia
Chester is a city in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 2,214 at the 2020 census. It is located along the Ohio River in the state's northern panhandle and is the northernmost city in West Virginia. Chester is part of the Weirton–Steubenville metropolitan area and is home to the World's Largest Teapot attraction.
Chester was founded in 1896 and incorporated in 1907. The town was established by lawyer J.E. McDonald from neighboring East Liverpool, Ohio. The origin of the name Chester is uncertain, although it may be a transfer from Chester County, Pennsylvania.
The town grew in the early 20th century, led primarily by the pottery industry founded in nearby East Liverpool. The Taylor, Smith & Taylor Company was the leading manufacturer in Chester, employing over 800 people at one time. Another large employer was the steel-manufacturing Chester Rolling Mill Company.
Rock Springs Park was a small amusement park founded by McDonald in 1897 and home to various rides, a swimming pool, a lake, a small zoo, and live performances. It closed in 1970 for the expansion of U.S. Route 30 through Chester.
The Chester teapot attraction was purchased by Wilford Devon in 1938 and moved to Chester from Carnegie, Pennsylvania. It served as a barrel-shaped food stand with soft serve ice cream, hot dogs, and soft drinks until it was moved and remodeled to its current location in 1990. The teapot has been featured in depictions of West Virginia, such as in the video game Fallout 76.
Chester is located at 40°36′46″N 80°33′46″W / 40.61278°N 80.56278°W (40.612792, -80.562771). At the outbreak of hostilities of the Civil War in April 1861, this location was part of Virginia and was the northernmost point in any slave state. Chester remains the northernmost point in the Southern United States, as defined by the United States Census Bureau.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.00 square mile (2.59 km2), all land.
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,585 people, 1,209 households, and 696 families living in the city. The population density was 2,585.0 inhabitants per square mile (998.1/km2). There were 1,381 housing units at an average density of 1,381.0 per square mile (533.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.0% White, 0.4% African American, 0.3% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.
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