Chester County Population — 433,501
Chester County is a perfect location for easy access to Wilmington or Philadelphia. Beautifully scenic country roads and entertaining attractions makes this county a great place to settle down! Chester County offers a variety of cultural, historical and recreational activities. Learn more about the area and the Hershey’s Mill amenities within. Its diversified attractions along with its culturally rich heritage makes Chester County any homebuyer's dream.
Utilities
Electric
24 Hour Emergency Line (PECO Energy Company) — (800) 841-4141
Telephone
Verizon — (800) 640-4155
AT&T — (800) 222-0300
Other Services
Voter Registration — (610)344-6410
Motor Vehicle Division
— (800) 932-4600
Electric/Gas
PECO Energy Company Gas or electric emergencies only (24-hours a day) (800) 841-4141.
You can turn-on, shut-off or transfer your PECO Energy electric and/or gas service online at www.peco.com/ehome or call (800) 494-4000.
Important Phone Numbers
EMS, Fire, Police — 911
Poison Control Center — (215) 386- 2100
Emergency Medical Services — (610) 344-5000
Chester County Cares Info. & Referral — (610) 436- 4040
Tax
Federal Tax Inquiries — (800) 829-1040
Transportation
Chester County Paratransit
System:
Central Chester — (610) 269-
4415
SEPTA — (215) 580-780
www.septa.org
Museums & Historic Sites
Chester County Historical Society — (610) 692-4800
Hibernia Ironmaster's Mansion — (610) 384-0290
Historic Waynesborough (610) 647-1779
Historic Yellow Springs — (610)827-7414
Thomas Newcomen Library & Museum — (610) 363-6600
Wharton Esherick Studio — (610) 644-5822
Recreation/Parks
Parks & Recreation — (610) 344-6415
Fox Meadow Farm — (610) 827- 9731
French Creek State Park — (610) 582-9680
Great Valley Nature Center — (610) 935-9777
Hibernia County Park — (610) 384-0290
Longwood Gardens — (610) 388-1000
Marsh Creek State Park — (610) 458-5119
Noftingham County Park — (610) 932-9195
Springton Manor Farm — (610) 942-2450
Valley Forge National Historical Park — (610) 783-1077
Other Numbers
Tourist Bureau of Chester County — (610) 344-6365
Chester County Library & District Center — (610) 363-0884
SPCA of Chester — (610) 692-6113
Rumor Control/Public Information — (610) 344-6480
Chester County Chamber of Bus. & Industry — (610) 436-7697
West Chester Chamber of Commerce — (610) 696-4046
