Chadds Ford Township, PA: A Detailed Overview

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Chadds Ford Township is an affluent township located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, approximately 25 miles (40 km) southwest of Philadelphia.

Map of Chadds Ford Township, Pennsylvania

Location of Chadds Ford Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Geographic Location and Borders

The township is the westernmost in Delaware County.

  • It is bordered to the west by Chester County.
  • To the south, it is bordered by the state of Delaware.
  • To the east, it is bordered by Concord Township.

The southern border forms part of the Twelve-Mile Circle border between Delaware and Pennsylvania.

Climate

The climate in Chadds Ford Township is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally cool to cold winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Chadds Ford Township is in a transitional zone between the humid subtropical and humid continental climatic zones. Of these two climate zones, Chadds Ford has much more in common with the humid continental climate.

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The hardiness zone is 7a except near the Brandywine Creek where it is 7b.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the racial makeup of the township was:

  • 89.4% White
  • 1.4% African American
  • 0.0% Native American
  • 7.6% Asian
  • 0.5% from other races
  • 1.1% from two or more races

Transportation

Key routes include:

  • US 1: Leads southwest toward Maryland.
  • US 202: Leads south to Wilmington, Delaware.
  • US 322: Leads east to Chester.

Routes 202 and 322 intersect at Painters Crossroads on the township's eastern border.

Historical Significance and Notable Residents

Chadds Ford was home to:

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  • N. C. Wyeth
  • His son Andrew Wyeth
  • His daughter Ann Wyeth McCoy
  • His grandson Jamie Wyeth
Brandywine River Museum in Chadds Ford

The Brandywine River Museum in Chadds Ford, a hub for art and history.

Additional Information

The township has a rich history, with various sources providing detailed accounts of its development and notable figures.

Population and Housing

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