Chester teapot facts for kids
The Chester Teapot is a super big teapot! People say it's the "World's Largest Teapot." It stands about 14 feet tall and is 14 feet wide. That's like two cars stacked on top of each other! You can find this giant teapot in the city of Chester, West Virginia. It sits near U.S. Highway 30, where an old fun park called Rock Springs Park used to be.
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History of the Chester Teapot
How the Teapot Began
The Chester Teapot first came to Chester in 1938. It was brought there to show how important the pottery industry was in the area back then. This part of West Virginia was famous for making pottery.
From Barrel to Teapot
Guess what? The teapot wasn't always a teapot! It started out as a giant barrel-shaped sign for Hires Root Beer. When it arrived in Chester, it was changed into the teapot shape you see today.
Taking Care of the Teapot
Over the years, the people of Chester have worked hard to keep their giant teapot looking great. It was fixed up and made new again in 1990 and then again in 2007. This shows how much the community cares about their special landmark.
Images for kids
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The Chester Teapot at night (2013)
