Chester West Virginia Map

About Chester, West Virginia

Chester is a locality in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,179. The population density is 889.6 people per km². Chester is located at 40.6131°N, 80.5628°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 26034.

Chester, West Virginia, rests in the quiet embrace of rolling hills that slope gently toward the Ohio River. It lies 28.5 miles west of McCandless, PA (from McCandless, PA: bearing 273°T), and is situated 4.2 miles south of Saint Clair Township. The land here is a tapestry of verdant fields, punctuated by stands of mature deciduous trees that offer a dappled shade in the summer months and burst into fiery hues come autumn. The air often carries the clean scent of damp earth and the distant murmur of the river, a constant presence that shapes the very character of Chester. Evenings here can paint the sky in strokes of lavender and rose, a peaceful backdrop to the unhurried pace of life that settles over the community as the sun dips below the western horizon. The legacy of industry runs deep in Chester, a testament to its past as a hub for pottery and glass manufacturing. Remnants of kilns and old factory buildings, weathered by time and the elements, whisper stories of bustling days and skilled hands that shaped the clay and molten glass into objects of both utility and beauty. Today, the local economy is more diversified, with a strong connection to the river continuing to play a vital role, supporting transportation and recreational activities. The distinctive red brick architecture found throughout Chester speaks to a bygone era, a visual reminder of the generations who have called this place home and contributed to its enduring spirit.

About This Chester Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Chester, West Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.61312, -80.562848. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Chester and Hancock County.

Detailed location data for Chester includes the ZIP code (26034), telephone area code (304), county seat of Hancock County (New Cumberland), and school district assignment (Hancock County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Chester is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.