2019 Map of West Chester

About this map

The historic borough of West Chester serves as the focal point of this survey, anchored by the Chester County Courthouse and the expansive campus of West Chester University of Pennsylvania. The landscape is characterized by a dense concentration of Quaker heritage sites and family burial plots, reflecting the area's deep colonial roots. Notable examples include the Goshen Friends Burial Ground, Birmingham Friends Burial Ground, and the Hickman Family Burial Ground. This 2019 data illustrates the continued prominence of academic institutions, featuring both West Chester and Cheyney University to the southeast. To the south, the historic crossroads at Dilworthtown and Birmingham sit near the winding course of Brandywine Creek, while the northeast is dotted with traditional settlements like Goshenville and Sugartown. This map preserves the locations of numerous historic cemeteries, such as the Thornbury African Methodist Episcopal Cem, which are vital for genealogical research in Chester County.