The Village of Chester was
incorporated in 1892.
At the center
of a dairy industry, the village
claims to be the birthplace of
"Philadelphia Cream Cheese."
Other brands produced in Chester
were Clover Brand, Cow Brand,
D’isigny, Fromage De Brie,
Neufchatel, Star Brand and World
Brand
Chester is in Orange
County. It was named after a
location in England. The Village
of Chester is primarily located
in the northern part of the Town
of Chester.
According
to the United States Census
Bureau, the village has a total
area of 2.1 square miles
(5.5 km²) and is located on
NY-94, north of NY-17. Goose
Pond Mountain State Park is
southeast of the village.
Village of Chester
Historical Society Website
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