Chester, New York facts for kids

Chester, New York can be a bit confusing because this name is used for a few different places in the state of New York, United States. When you see a name like this that refers to more than one location, it's called a "disambiguation." Think of it like having several friends named "Alex" – you need more information to know which Alex someone is talking about!

This page helps you figure out which "Chester, New York" you might be looking for.

Different Places Called Chester, New York

When people say "Chester, New York," they could be talking about one of these places:

• Chester (village), New York: This is a small village located in Orange County, New York. A village is usually a smaller community than a town.
• Chester, Orange County, New York: This is a larger area, a "town," also found in Orange County, New York. Sometimes, a village can be located inside a larger town with the same name!
• Chester, Warren County, New York: This is another town, but it's located in a different part of New York State, in Warren County.

See Also

Sometimes, places have similar names that can also be confusing. Here are a few other places in New York with names like "Chester":

• Chestertown, New York: This is a small community called a "hamlet" in Warren County, New York.
• Port Chester, New York: This is a village located in Westchester County, New York.