List of Pennsylvania state historical markers in Chester County

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This is a list of the Pennsylvania state historical markers in Chester County.

This is intended to be a complete list of the official state historical markers placed in Chester County, Pennsylvania, by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC). The locations of the historical markers, as well as the latitude and longitude coordinates as provided by the PHMC's database, are provided below when available. There are 78 historical markers located in Chester County.

Historical markers Marker title ImageDate dedicatedLocationMarker type TopicsAmerican Light Infantry (The)US 1 (N side), 1 mile W of Chadds FordCoordinates not availablePlaqueAmerican Revolution, MilitaryAnn Preston, M.D. (1813–1872)225 State Rd., West GroveRoadsideAfrican American, Medicine & Science, Religion, Underground Railroad, WomenBaptist Church in the Great ValleyN Valley Forge Rd., just S of Old Forge Crossing, Tredyffrin Twp., Tredyffrin TownshipRoadsideReligionBattle of BrandywinePa. 842 at intersection SR 3061 SW of West ChesterRoadsideAmerican Revolution, MilitaryBattle of BrandywineU.S. 1, 1 mile E of Kennett SquareRoadsideAmerican Revolution, George Washington, MilitaryBattle of BrandywineU.S. 1, 1 mile E of Kennett SquareRoadsideAmerican Revolution, George Washington, MilitaryBattle of BrandywinePa. 926 at intersection SR 1001 (Birmingham Rd.) W of Darlington Corners, West ChesterRoadsideAmerican Revolution, MilitaryBattle of the Clouds606 Swedesford Rd., FrazerRoadsideAmerican Revolution, MilitaryBayard RustinAt the school, Lincoln & Montgomery Aves., West ChesterCityAfrican American, Civil Rights, EducationBerwyn School FightAt Mt. Zion AME Church, 380 N Fairfield Rd., DevonRoadsideAfrican American, Education, Government & Politics 20th Century, ReligionBirmingham Friends Meeting House Wall of Meetinghouse, SR 2001 (Birmingham Rd.), .5 mile SE of PA 926, West ChesterPlaqueAmerican Revolution, Buildings & Architecture, Military, Religion, Science & MedicineBrandywine Mansion102 S. 1st Ave., CoatesvilleRoadsideBuildings, Business & Industry, Iron, Mansions & ManorsThe British Attack - PLAQUEPA 926 at intersection SR 2001 (Birmingham Rd.), West ChesterPlaqueAmerican Revolution, MilitaryCamp Elder Civil War Paroled P.O.W. CampOakbourne Rd. & Trellis Ln., Westtown Twp. in Westtown TownshipRoadsideCivil War, MilitaryChester CountyCounty Courthouse, N. High St., West ChesterCityAmerican Revolution, Early Settlement, Government & Politics, Government & Politics 17th Century, Military, William PennChester SpringsPa. 113 at Chester SpringsRoadsideAmerican Revolution, George Washington, Medicine & Science, Military, SportsDilworthtown - PLAQUESR 2001 (Birmingham Rd.) & Old Wilmington Pike, DilworthtownPlaqueAmerican Revolution, MilitaryDr. Charlotte Moore Sitterly (1898–1990)640 Buck Run Rd., East Fallowfield TownshipRoadsideMedicine & Science, Religion, WomenDevon Horse Show105 E Lancaster Ave., DevonRoadsideSports & RecreationDuffy's Cut Mass GraveKing Rd. at Sugartown Rd., MalvernRoadsideBusiness & Industry, Ethnic & Immigration, Labor, Medicine & Science, RailroadsEusebius Barnard (1802–1865)715 S Wawaset Rd., Pocopson Twp., Pocopson TownshipRoadsideAfrican American, Religion, Underground Railroad, WomenEvan Pugh, Ph.D.Jordan Bank Elem. School, S. Fifth and Hodgson streets, OxfordCityAgriculture, Education, Environment, Professions & Vocations, Science & MedicineFrederick DouglassWest Chester Univ. campus, between Library and Main Hall, facing High St.RoadsideAfrican American, Civil Rights, Education, Government & Politics 19th Century, Military, PublishingG. Raymond RettewWalnut & Chestnut Streets, West ChesterRoadsideBusiness & Industry, Medicine & Science, Military, Military Post-Civil War, Professions & VocationsGen. Anthony WayneU.S. 30 at junction Pa. 252 E of PaoliRoadsideAmerican Revolution, French & Indian War, Military, Native AmericanGeneral LafayetteNW corner, N. Church & W. Lafayette Sts., West ChesterCityAmerican Revolution, MilitaryGeneral Sir William HoweU.S. 202, 2.9 miles NE of Paoli (Missing)Coordinates not availableRoadsideAmerican Revolution, MilitaryGeorge Alexander Spratt800 Reeceville Rd., West BrandywineRoadsideInventionGraceanna Lewis (1821–1912)2123 Kimberton Rd., Phoenixville (E Pikeland Twp.)RoadsideAfrican American, Education, Religion, Science & Medicine, WomenGreat Minquas PathBusiness U.S. 322, 1 mile SE of West ChesterRoadsideNative American, Paths & Trails, TransportationGreat Minquas PathUS 202 & 322, at Church Ave., 1/2 mile S of West ChesterPlaqueEarly Settlement, Ethnic & Immigration, Native American, Paths & TrailsGreat Valley MillU.S. 202, 1.5 miles NE of Paoli (Missing)Coordinates not availableRoadsideBuildings, Business & Industry, MillsHannah FreemanPA 52 (E side), .2 mile N of junction US 1, Kennett SquarePlaqueGovernment & Politics 18th Century, Native American, Religion, WomenHopewell Historic DistrictIntersection of Hopewell & Lower Hopewell Roads, Lower Oxford & E. Nottingham Twps.RoadsideAgriculture, Business & Industry, EducationHopewell VillagePa. 345 at Warwick, just N of junction Pa. 23RoadsideBusiness & Industry, Furnaces, IronHorace Pippin327 Gay St., West ChesterCityAfrican American, ArtistsHosanna Meeting HouseOld U.S. 1 (Baltimore Pike) N of Lincoln University campus, Lower Oxford Twp.RoadsideAfrican American, Houses & Homesteads, Religion, Underground RailroadHumphry Marshall (1722–1801)1407 W Strasburg Rd., West ChesterRoadsideAgriculture, Environment, Professions & Vocations, Science & Medicine, WritersIda Ella Ruth JonesPa. 82 (Doe Run Rd.) at Rokeby Rd., East FallowfieldRoadsideAfrican American, Artists, WomenIsaac & Dinah Mendenhall (1806-82 / 1807–89)301 Kennett Pike (PA 52), at Hillendale Rd., Kennett Twp., Kennett SquareRoadsideAbraham Lincoln, African American, Religion, Underground Railroad, WomenJames Joseph "Jim" Croce (1943–1973)Highspire and Creek Rds., Lyndell, in East Brandywine TownshipRoadsideMusic & TheaterJohn Beale BordleySR 3062 (Strasburg Rd.) just off Pa. 162, 1.6 miles W of MarshalltownRoadsideAgriculture, Environment, Invention, Professions & VocationsJohn F. FritzPa. 41, 2.8 miles SE of Cochranville (Missing)RoadsideBusiness & Industry, Invention, Iron & Steel, Professions & VocationsJohn G. ParkeBusiness US 30 at Veterans Hospital, near N Caln Rd., E of CoatesvilleRoadsideCivil War, Environment, Government & Politics, Military, Professions & VocationsJoseph T. RothrockNW corner, N. Church St. & W. Lafayette St., West ChesterCityEnvironment, Medicine & Science, Professions & VocationsLightfoot Mill (Mill at Anselma)1730 Conestoga Rd. (W side of state hwy. 401), Chester Spgs.RoadsideBusiness & Industry, MillsLincoln Biography28 W. Market St., West ChesterCityAbraham Lincoln, Government & Politics, Government & Politics 19th Century, PublishingLincoln UniversitySR 3026 (old U.S. 1), 2 miles NE of OxfordRoadsideAfrican American, EducationLynching of Zachariah WalkerRt. 82 south, approx. 1/4 mile from Coatesville city limitsRoadsideAfrican American, Civil Rights, Government & Politics 20th CenturyMinguannan Indian Town - PLAQUEIntersection SR 3006 (Yeatman Station Rd.) & SR 3034 (London Tract Rd.), 1.5 miles NE of StrickersvillePlaqueCities & Towns, Early Settlement, Government & Politics 17th Century, Native American, William PennOkehocking Indian Town - PLAQUEPA 3 (West Chester Pike), .5 mile E of PA 926 & 4 miles W of Newtown SquarePlaqueCities & Towns, Early Settlement, Native American, William PennOsborne's Hill - PLAQUESr 2001 (Birmingham Rd.) at driveway to Osborne Hill, 1 mile S of Strodes MillPlaqueAmerican Revolution, MilitaryParker Kidnapping & RescueAt Fremont Cemetery & Union Methodist Church, 321 Fremont Rd., West Nottingham TownshipRoadsideAfrican American, Government & Politics 19th Century, WomenPennhurst State School & HospitalSchuylkill Rd. (PA 174) near Bridge St., Spring CityRoadsideCivil Rights, Education, Government & Politics 20th CenturyPennsylvaniaU.S. 1, approx. .6 miles from state lineRoadsideGovernment & Politics, Government & Politics 17th Century, William PennPennsylvaniaPa. 41, approx. .7 miles from state lineRoadsideGovernment & Politics, Government & Politics 17th Century, William PennPeter BezellonSR 3064 (West Chester Rd.) at Oak St., S end CoatesvilleCityEarly Settlement, Native American, Professions & VocationsPhiladelphia & Lancaster TurnpikeE Lincoln Hwy. (Bus. Rt. 30), near Veterans Dr., Caln Twp., just E of CoatesvilleRoadsideGovernment & Politics, Roads, TransportationPhoenix Iron CompanyMain St., Phoenixville, near municipal parking lot and P.I.C. siteCityBusiness & Industry, Civil War, Iron, MilitaryQueonemysing Indian Town (PLAQUE)PA 100, ~.1 mile N of state line, and at Delaware County line (MISSING)PlaqueCities & Towns, Early Settlement, Native American, William PennSamuel Barber107 S. Church St., West ChesterCityMusic & TheaterReading Furnace Historic DistrictPa. 23 between Warwick & KnauertownRoadsideBusiness & Industry, Furnaces, IronSconnelltown - PLAQUENear junction SR 3061 & 2001, just off PA 842 SW of West ChesterPlaqueAmerican Revolution, MilitarySprington Manor FarmSR 4023 (Springton Rd.) & Highspire Rd., 1 mile N of U.S. 322, Wallace Twp.RoadsideGovernment & Politics, Government & Politics 18th Century, Mansions & Manors, William PennStar of the West, Tent No. Six113 S Adams St., West ChesterCityAfrican American, WomenSteyning Manor - PLAQUESR 3048 (old US 1) southbound, .5 mile W of Kennett SquarePlaqueGovernment & Politics, Mansions & Manors, Native American, William PennSunset ParkS Jennersville Rd. (PA 796) at Waltman Ln., West GroveRoadsideMusic & Theater, PerformersThomas B. ReadUS 322 at Corner Ketch Lyndell Rd.(SR 4037), NW of DowningtownRoadsideArtists, WritersThomas McKeanPa. 896 NW of Pa. 841, FranklinRoadsideGovernment & Politics, Government & Politics 18th Century, GovernorsTrimble's Ford - PLAQUESR 3023 (Camp Linden Rd.), .2 mile E of SR 3058, MarshalltonPlaqueAmerican Revolution, MilitaryVillage of Valley ForgeValley Forge Rd. (PA 23) near Owen Dr., at E end of village and Montgomery Co. lineRoadsideEarly Settlement, George Washington, Government & Politics, Government & Politics 18th Century, IronVillage of Valley ForgeValley Forge Rd. (PA 23) near Valley Park Rd., W end of villageRoadsideAmerican Revolution, Business & Industry, Cities & Towns, George Washington, Iron, MilitaryValley Forge General Hospitalnear 1401 Charlestown Rd., Phoenixville in Schuylkill TownshipRoadsideMilitary, Military Post-Civil War, Science & MedicineWarwick FurnacePa. 23 between Warwick & KnauertownRoadsideBusiness & Industry, Furnaces, IronWharton Esherick (1887–1970)Horseshoe Trial & Country Club Rd., Phoenixville in Tredyffrin TownshipRoadsideArtists, Professions & VocationsWhittier C. Atkinson824 E Chestnut St., CoatesvilleCityAfrican American, Medicine & ScienceWilliam Darlington13 N. High St. between Market & Gay Sts., West ChesterCityEnvironment, Government & Politics 19th Century, Medicine & Science, Professions & VocationsWoman's Rights Convention of 1852225 N. High St., West ChesterCityCivil Rights, Education, Professions & Vocations, Women

List of Pennsylvania state historical markers in Chester County

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