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Why is the city of Chester in Delaware County?

April 26, 2017Chester city delaware county

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Why is the city of Chester in Delaware County?

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Chester was the original county seat of Chester County. In 1786 the county seat was moved to the more centrally located West Chester (originally called Turks Head). Three years later, in 1789, Delaware County was established out of the southeastern part of Chester County.