Chichester, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chichester, Pennsylvania
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Location of Chichester School District (southernmost pink area) in Delaware County
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| Motto(s):
The Cornerstone of Pennsylvania
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 Chichester, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Delaware |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.8 sq mi (28 km2) |
| • Land | 10 sq mi (30 km2) |
| • Water | .8 sq mi (2 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 30,648 |
| • Density | 2,838/sq mi (1,096/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
19061
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| Area code(s) | 484 and 610 |
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Chichester (pronounced like 'chai-ches-ter') is a special area in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA. It used to be called 'New Chichester' because it reminded people of a city in England. This region includes a few different towns and communities.
These communities are Upper Chichester and Lower Chichester townships. It also includes the boroughs of Marcus Hook and Trainer. Other smaller places within Chichester are Linwood, Boothwyn, Ogden, and Twin Oaks.
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What is Chichester Like?
Chichester is made up of several smaller communities. These include Boothwyn, Ogden, Twin Oaks, Linwood, Marcus Hook, and Trainer. Each of these places has its own unique feel.
Community Services
Fire companies are very important for keeping communities safe. Chichester has several fire companies that serve different parts of the area:
- Boothwyn, Reliance, and Ogden fire companies help Upper Chichester Township.
- The Lower Chichester Fire Company serves Linwood, Pennsylvania.
- The Marcus Hook-Trainer Fire Company helps both Marcus Hook and Trainer.
- The Sun Oil Fire Company is located at The Sun Oil Refinery in Marcus Hook.
Neighboring Areas
Chichester is surrounded by other towns and areas. Knowing its neighbors helps us understand where it is located on a map.
- To the north is Aston.
- To the northeast is Chester.
- To the east is Logan Township, New Jersey.
- To the south is Claymont, Delaware.
- To the southwest is Talleyville, Delaware.
- To the west is Garnet Valley.
Learning in Chichester
Chichester is part of the Chichester School District. This means all the public schools in the area are connected. Students usually attend schools based on their age and grade level.
Elementary Schools
Younger students, from Kindergarten to 4th grade, attend one of these elementary schools:
- Boothwyn Elementary School
- Marcus Hook Elementary School
- Hilltop Elementary School
- Linwood Elementary School
Middle and High Schools
After elementary school, students move on to:
- Chichester Middle School: This school is for students in grades 5 through 8.
- Chichester High School: This is the only high school in the district, serving grades 9 through 12. It has a math department with eleven teachers.
Other Schools
There is also a private school in the district called Holy Saviour St. John Fisher School.
