Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania
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Location in Chester County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania
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 Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Counties | Delaware Chester |
| Townships | Chadds Ford Pennsbury Birmingham |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.28 sq mi (5.91 km2) |
| • Land | 2.25 sq mi (5.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 168 ft (51 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,476 |
| • Density | 657.17/sq mi (253.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
19317
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| Area code(s) | 610/484 |
| FIPS code | 42-12440 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2805473 |
Chadds Ford is a small, historic community in Pennsylvania, USA. It's located where Delaware and Chester counties meet. This area is famous for its important role in American history and for being home to many talented artists. It's officially known as a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people.
Where is Chadds Ford?
Chadds Ford is in the western part of Delaware County and the southeastern part of Chester County. A beautiful stream called Brandywine Creek flows right through the middle of the area. This creek helps form the border between the two counties.
The main part of Chadds Ford village is where two important roads meet: U.S. Route 1 and Pennsylvania Route 100. U.S. Route 1 can take you east to Media (about 12 miles) or west to Kennett Square (about 7 miles). Route 100 goes north to West Chester (about 8 miles) and south to Wilmington, Delaware (about 10 miles).
A Peek into History
Chadds Ford is a very historic place. The village center is even listed as the Chadds Ford Historic District. This means it has many old buildings and sites that are important to history.
One of the most famous events here was the Battle of Brandywine. This big battle happened in Chadds Ford during the American Revolutionary War. It was a key moment in the fight for America's independence.
Art and Culture Here
Chadds Ford has a strong connection to art. It was once home to the famous painter and illustrator N. C. Wyeth. He was part of a group of artists known as the Brandywine School. His family, including his son Andrew Wyeth, also became very well-known artists.
You can explore this artistic heritage at the Brandywine River Museum of Art. This museum shows off amazing works by the Wyeth family and other American artists. There's also the Christian C. Sanderson Museum, which is full of interesting historical items. If you're looking for local treats, you might visit the Chaddsford Winery, a place that makes wine.
Population
According to the 2020 census, about 1,476 people live in Chadds Ford.
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| 2020 | 1,476 | — | |
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