
City of Chester
Olde English District
Historic Downtown Chester offers a unique blend of architectural styles, with many original Victorian-era facades. Monument Square features a Confederate monument, a 19th century cistern designated a national landmark, authentic Civil War cannons and the historic Aaron Burr Rock. The nationally registered Historic District is composed of numerous churches, homes and other buildings. Revolutionary War historical sites abound, including the county’s Old Catholic Church and Cemetery, where 60 Revolutionary War soldiers are buried.