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West Bradford Township in West Chester in Chester County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

West Chester

 
 
West Chester Keystone Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Keith S Smith, November 18, 2011
1. West Chester Keystone Marker
Inscription. Originally “Turk’s – Head”. Renamed for Chester. Founded 1788
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & CommerceSettlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Keystone Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1788.
 
Location. 39° 58.181′ N, 75° 36.113′ W. Marker is in West Chester, Pennsylvania, in Chester County. It is in West Bradford Township. Marker is on East Marshall Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 323 E Marshall St, West Chester PA 19380, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bayard Rustin (approx. 0.2 miles away); General Lafayette (approx. 0.3 miles away); 97th Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Marshall Square Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); Marquis De LaFayette (approx. 0.4 miles away); David Townsend House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Garden of Honor (approx. half a mile away); Simon Barnard Row (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Chester.
 
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West Chester Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Keith S Smith, November 18, 2011
2. West Chester Marker
West Chester Welcome sign, c. 1940's to 50's image. Click for full size.
Chester County Historical Society, December 7, 2011
3. West Chester Welcome sign, c. 1940's to 50's
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2011, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 589 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on November 18, 2011, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.   3. submitted on December 12, 2011, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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