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General. Chester County is located in southeast Pennsylvania in the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area. The County was created by William Penn in 1682 as one of the three original counties of Pennsylvania. There are now 67 counties in Pennsylvania. Chester County is 759 square miles or approximately 485,600 acres in size.
Attractions. Home to an array of intriguing museums, historical landmarks, extravagant botanical gardens and more, Brandywine Valley is the perfect place to make new memories.
Chester County, Pennsylvania. Parts of the original territory of Chester County, left of center in this 1687 map by Thomas Holme, became Lancaster County (1729), a small part of Berks County (1752), and Delaware County (1789). ( Library Company of Philadelphia)
COUNTRYSIDE VILLAGES. Discover the true personality and spirit of the Brandywine Valley through our charming towns and countryside villages. From destination-worthy downtowns with picturesque storefronts to hidden gems, these towns and villages are the perfect way to experience the region.
Chester County, colloquially referred to as Chesco, is a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is located in the Delaware Valley region, located in the southeastern part of the state. As of the 2020 census, the population was 545,823(As of 2022), increasing by 7.1% from 498,886 in 2010.
Less than an hour from Philadelphia and surrounded by lush countryside and rambling rivers, the Brandywine Valley is America's Garden Capital. Home to an array of intriguing museums, historical landmarks, extravagant botanical gardens and more. Brandywine is the perfect place to make new memories.
One of Pennsylvania’s three original counties... Explore Chester County in Pennsylvania, home to popular attractions like Longwood Gardens, charming towns like Kennett Square and more.
