West Chester, Pennsylvania

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The Borough of West Chester is the county seat of Chester County, Pennsylvania.

The area was originally known as Turk's Head, after the Inn of the same name located in what is now the center of the borough.

The West Chester University of Pennsylvania is located here.

In 1900, 9,524 people lived here; in 1910, 11,767; in 1920, 11,717; and in 1940, 13,289 lived here. In 2000, the US census recorded 17,861 residents.
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Coordinates:   39°57'37"N   75°36'20"W
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