Chester Springs, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chester Springs
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Chester Springs post office on 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) |
| Population
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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 an unincorporated community in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is centered on West Pikeland Township, and extends into Charlestown Township, Upper Uwchlan Township, Wallace Township, East Nantmeal Township, and West Vincent Township. The Chester Springs Historic District is located in Chester Springs.
Demographics
The Chester Springs postal zone is considerably larger than Chester Springs village. As of the 2000 census, the population of Chester Springs ZIP Code Tabulation Area (19425) was 7,520.
Education
Chester Springs principally lies within the Downingtown Area School District. Some areas of Chester Springs are in the Great Valley School District, Phoenixville Area School District, and Owen J. Roberts School District. The Chester Springs post office is located on Pennsylvania Route 113 near the heart of the village.
Notable people
- Matt Campanale, professional hockey player
- Henry Ruhl Guss (1825-1907), Union Army brevet Major General
- Jillian Jacqueline, country music singer
