On Avenue of the States, on the right when traveling south.
In appreciation of loyal service rendered in the World War Franklin Fire Company Hanley Hose Company Moyamensing Hook & Ladder Company Good Will Fire Company Felton Fire Company — — Map (db m14950) WM
On Commission Street west of Avenue of the States, on the right when traveling east.
Ethel Waters
Born to a young mother and raised in poverty, Ethel Waters overcame a difficult childhood to become an accomplished singer, radio host, and actress, having had roles in movies, on Broadway and on television. She was born in . . . — — Map (db m306696) HM
On 3rd Street at Ave. of the States, on the right when traveling north on 3rd Street.
Whose first act upon landing in the New World, on October 12, 1492 was to give thanks to God for safe deliverance. Presented to the City of Chester in the year of our Lord 1955 by the Italian-American Associations and citizens of Chester and . . . — — Map (db m14783) HM
On Ave. of the States south of 5th Street, on the right when traveling south.
Georgian Colonial design. Built in 1724, restored in 1920. In use for Chester County till 1786, for Delaware County, 1789-1851. Later used as City Hall. Oldest public building in continuous use in U. S. — — Map (db m159340) HM
On 2nd Street at Penn St., on the right when traveling north on 2nd Street.
Discovered by the Dutch, settled by the Swedes. Granted to William Penn by King Charles II of England, Delaware County is the site of Penn's first landing in Pennsylvania. Here the first assembly met and adopted the frame of government honored in . . . — — Map (db m14957) HM
On East 13th Street (Pennsylvania Route 320) at Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling east on East 13th Street.
Obstetrician, teacher, and surgeon, she established the first U.S. prenatal care clinic at Woman’s Hospital of Woman’s Medical College of Pa. and promoted nursing there. Her work related to episiotomies and cesarean sections reduced birth mortality. . . . — — Map (db m135795) HM
On West 3rd Street (Pennsylvania Route 291) just east of Edgmont Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
African American blues, jazz and gospel singer overcame poverty to become one of the highest paid stars on Broadway. Several of her songs are Grammy Hall of Fame inductees. For acting, she received both Oscar and Emmy nominations. Waters was born in . . . — — Map (db m122309) HM
Name given to tract along Delaware River from Marcus Hook to Chester River. Grant for tract was given Captain Hans Ammundson Besk, a native of Finland by Queen Christina in 1653. Site of first Finnish settlement in America. — — Map (db m81733) HM
On Chestnut Street at East 24th Street on Chestnut Street.
Here in 1675, William Edmundson convened the first recorded meeting for worship of Friends (Quakers) within present Pennsylvania. This was at the home of Robert Wade, who in 1682 greeted William Penn upon his arrival in Chester. — — Map (db m4091) HM
On East 2nd Street at Crosby Street, on the right when traveling south on East 2nd Street.
Name given to house built on this site in 1721 by David Lloyd. At one time, it was the home of Admiral Porter and Commodore Porter with whom Admiral Farragut often visited. Razed in Feb., 1882 by "Jackson Explosion". — — Map (db m81730) HM
On Avenue of the States at West 4th Street, on the right when traveling south on Avenue of the States.
The Old Civic Square
Chester's old court house (pictured above) was built ca. 1724, making it the oldest building currently standing in downtown Chester, and one of the oldest remaining public buildings in the nation. The structure served . . . — — Map (db m310987) HM
On East 3rd Street (U.S. 13) east of Avenue of the States, on the right when traveling east.
Being censured by some of his friends for his boldness in giving the casting vote for the Declaration of Independence. His prophetic spirit dictated from his death bed.
The following message to them
On Avenue of the States at West 4th Street, on the right when traveling south on Avenue of the States.
On Oct 5, 1824, crowds greeted Gen. Lafayette on his arrival at river landing at 11 PM. At 1 AM, he was honored with a banquet at the courthouse. — — Map (db m306668) HM
On 2nd Street at Baker Street, on the right when traveling south on 2nd Street.
King lived three years in this community and ministered under the mentorship of J. Pius Barbour. He graduated from Crozer Theological Seminary, 1951. A leader of the 1963 March on Washington, King won a Nobel Peace Prize, 1964. — — Map (db m14784) HM
Commissioned 1996 in commemoration
of Widener University's 175th Year
Donated by John P. Saik '68
with additional sponsorship by
Leslie C. Quick, Jr. '50
Mr. & Mrs. J. W. Hirschmann III '82
Cortright Wetherill, Jr. '75
Nicholas P. . . . — — Map (db m253836) HM
On 3rd Street at Ave. of the States, on the right when traveling north on 3rd Street.
Site of first St. Paul's Episcopal Church, built in 1702. The grave of John Morton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence is located just south of here. — — Map (db m14768) HM
Oct. 29, 1682, soon after finishing a two-months' voyage, William Penn first set foot on his colony of Pennsylvania, granted by Charles II the year before. The site is a block south. — — Map (db m14961) HM
On 14th Street at University Place, on the right when traveling west on 14th Street.
In remembrance of those alumni of
Widener University and Pennsylvania Military College
who have served the nation with honor, courage and
devotion to duty and in so doing laid down their lives
for us and for future generations.
World . . . — — Map (db m253837) WM
On East 3rd Street (U.S. 13) east of Avenue of the States, on the right when traveling east.
This marker commemorates the men and women who achieved American independence. These Patriots, believing in the noble cause of liberty, fought valiantly to found a new nation.
1775 - 1783
Presented by Pennsylvania State Society, . . . — — Map (db m306670) HM WM
On Morton Avenue (U.S. 13), on the right when traveling south.
After an encampment of several days in Philadelphia where French troops passed in review before Congress, the French and American armies moved toward Wilmington by the Chester Pike known then as the King’s Highway. They encamped . . . — — Map (db m203802) HM
On 4th Street (Pennsylvania Route 291), on the right when traveling east.
During WWII, Sun was the largest single shipyard in the world, with over 35,000 employees. It introduced the all-welded ship, which significantly increased ship production, and the T-2 oil tanker, which became the standard at all US shipyards. Sun . . . — — Map (db m147389) HM
On Morton Avenue (U.S. 13) at McDowell Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Morton Avenue.
A Tribute to those from Sun Village who served our country in World War II
• Clyde Robert Thompson • Ralph Jack Emory • James Walter Brogan • David R. Hutchinson
— — Map (db m203803) WM
On Ave. of the States near 4th Street, on the left when traveling south.
Built in 1747 on this site. Was known as "Pennsylvania Arms" until after Washington stopped here following the Battle of Brandywine in 1777. Noted stopping place on the old Post Road. Building stood here until 1952. — — Map (db m14955) HM
On Penn St. at Front Street, on the left on Penn St..
First lodged in America in "Essex House" on this site October 28, 1682 the guest of Robert Wade Here the earliest Quaker settler on this side Delaware River, 1676, purchaser of the property, then called "Printzdorp," from the earlier occupant, . . . — — Map (db m14967) HM
