Chester, NY
Chester is a town in Orange County, New York, United States. The population was 11,981 at the 2010 census. Chester contains a village, also called Chester. The town is named after the city of Chester in England. Chester is part of the Poughkeepsie–Newburgh–Middletown, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area as well as the larger New York–Newark–Bridgeport, NY-NJ-CT-PA Combined Statistical Area.
History[edit | edit source]
- Chester was first settled in the early 18th century by Europeans. The town was established in 1845 from parts of the towns of Blooming Grove, Goshen, and Monroe. The economy of the early town was based on dairy farming, but became more industrialized after the Erie Railroad arrived in 1841.
Geography[edit | edit source]
- The town of Chester is in the western part of the county, with the city of Middletown to the west. The town includes the hamlet of Sugar Loaf, which is a small community known for its arts and crafts.
Healthcare Facilities[edit | edit source]
- Chester is home to several well-known healthcare facilities. These include:
- Crystal Run Healthcare: A multi-specialty group practice offering both inpatient and outpatient services. Crystal Run Healthcare is one of the fastest growing multi-specialty group practices in the country.
- Orange Regional Medical Center: A non-profit organization that provides a variety of healthcare services. It is the first new hospital built in New York State in over 20 years and boasts seven floors of state-of-the-art technology and provides 383 beds for acute care.
- Garnet Health Doctors: A primary care and multi-specialty practice that is part of Garnet Health Medical Center. It offers outpatient services and a variety of specialty services.
Education[edit | edit source]
- The Chester Union Free School District operates public schools.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
- Chester is served by several major roads, including New York State Route 17, U.S. Route 6, and New York State Route 94.
Notable people[edit | edit source]
- Several notable people have been associated with Chester, including fashion designer Rachel Comey and professional baseball player Scott Pioli.
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