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Apr.1.2021. Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau. Destinations. Pennsylvania. United States. Kennett Square, a rural town with acres of lush farmland in Chester County’s Brandywine Valley, is known as “The Mushroom Capital of the World.”. Mushroom farms have been the pride of families here for decades.
Kennett Square is a small, suburban town in Chester County, Pennsylvania, approximately 50 miles west of Philadelphia. It is home to about 6,200 people (2019) and is known for its mushroom production.
Nov 26, 2020 · Local farms produce more than half of a million pounds of mushrooms daily, making Kennett Square the largest producer of mushrooms in the United States. The mushroom is such an iconic member of the community that it even has its own festival, held each September.
Located in Chester County at the heart of Brandywine Valley in Pennsylvania, the historic origins of Kennett Square are equally unique as the entire area was once inhabited by Lenape Native Americans. Today, Kennett Square is a popular destination for travellers, as it features a myriad of attractions from lush gardens to lovely wineries.
May 20, 2021 · About 65 percent of the fresh mushrooms consumed in the United States are grown here, and they’re the largest cash crop in Pennsylvania, adding, on average, $500 million to the state economy annually. The industry employs 10,000 in this region. Kennett Square has long been the self-proclaimed mushroom capital of the world.
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Coordinates: 39°50′41″N 75°42′44″W. The Kennett Square Historic District is a national historic district that is located in Kennett Square, Chester County, Pennsylvania . It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. [1] History and architectural features.
Kennett Square, PA 19348. Region: Philadelphia & The Countryside. This cozy, yet hip, borough of Chester County is home to cool boutique stores, craft breweries, and some seriously delicious dining options. It's also known as the Mushroom Capital of the World, since the region produces over a million pounds of mushrooms a day.
