Chester Springs, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chester Springs
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Chester Springs' post office on PA Route 113
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 Chester Springs
Location in Pennsylvania
Chester Springs
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Chester |
| Township | West Pikeland |
| Elevation | 256 ft (78 m) |
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| • Total | 7,520 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
19425
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| Area code(s) | 610 |
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Pennsylvania Historical Marker
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| Designated: | May 13, 1948 |
Chester Springs is a small area in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's not a city with its own government. Instead, it's part of several nearby areas called townships. These include West Pikeland, Charlestown, Upper Uwchlan, Wallace, East Nantmeal, and West Vincent Townships. A special area called the Chester Springs Historic District is also found here.
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Who Lives in Chester Springs?
The area known as Chester Springs for mail delivery is quite large. In the year 2000, about 7,520 people lived in the area covered by the Chester Springs ZIP Code (19425).
Discovering Arts and Culture in Chester Springs
Chester Springs is full of interesting history and culture.
Historic Yellow Springs Village
You can visit the Historic Yellow Springs Village. This place has old churches that were built in the 1770s. These churches were started by early German settlers. St. Peter's United Church of Christ, built in 1835, had its first worship place in 1772. St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church was also started by an important leader named Heinrich Melchior Muhlenberg.
The Mill at Anselma
Chester Springs is also home to The Mill at Anselma, sometimes called Lightfoot Mill. This amazing grain mill was built way back in 1747. It's a National Historic Landmark. This mill is special because it's the best-preserved old grain mill in the country. It still has its original wooden gears and millstones! Today, it still works and grinds flour and cornmeal that you can buy.
Larkin Covered Bridge
Near Chester Springs, you can find the historic Larkin Covered Bridge. It was built in 1881 and is a beautiful example of old bridges.
Learning and Schools in Chester Springs
Most of Chester Springs is part of the Downingtown Area School District. However, some parts of the area are in other school districts. These include the Great Valley School District, Phoenixville Area School District, and Owen J. Roberts School District. The main post office for Chester Springs is located on Pennsylvania Route 113. Chester Springs also has a private school called Montgomery School, which teaches students from preschool up to 8th grade.
Famous People from Chester Springs
Some well-known people have lived in Chester Springs:
- Matt Campanale – a professional hockey player.
- Henry Ruhl Guss (1825–1907) – a high-ranking officer in the Union Army during the Civil War.
- Jillian Jacqueline – a country music singer.
- Max Tullman – a racing driver.
