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

William Darlington

Photographed By William Pfingsten, May 31, 2008

1. William Darlington Marker

Inscription. Physician, congressman, began a service of 33 years as president of Bank of Chester County, in this building, 1830. Especially noted for his many contributions to the science and study of botany in the early 1800's. He died in 1863.

Erected 1952 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.

Location. 39° 57.616′ N, 75° 36.277′ W. Marker is in West Chester, Pennsylvania, in Chester County. Marker is on N. High Street near Market Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13 N High Street, 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. Bank of Chester County (a few steps from this marker); William Darlington M.D. (a few steps from this marker); The First National Bank of West Chester (within shouting distance of this marker); Chester County (within shouting distance of this marker); Chester County Courthouse (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Site of First School House in West Chester (within shouting distance of this marker); Turk’s Head Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Glory (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Chester.

Also see . . .
1. William Darlington - Biographical Directory of U.S. Congress. (Submitted on June 5, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
2. William Darlington - Wikipedia. (Submitted on March 30, 2011, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.)
3. Explore PA History - William Darlington. (Submitted on March 30, 2011, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.)

Former Chester County Bank image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Pfingsten, May 31, 2008

2. Former Chester County Bank

William Darlington M.D. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By West Chester University

3. William Darlington M.D.

Painting by John Neagle - 1825

Credits. This page was last revised on December 4, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,801 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 5, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 3. submitted on July 14, 2013, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.