Chester County is located in southeastern Pennsylvania and borders Maryland.  It was one of the three original counties established by William Penn in 1682 after he founded the Pennsylvania Colony. Milling was the county’s first industry due to readily available water power. The iron industry also thrived which lead to connections to the Pennsylvania Railroad. Chester County is rich in history as can be seen at places like Valley Forge. The American Revolutionary War came to the area in 1777 when the British Army launched a surprise attack in the area while on route to Philadelphia. Chester County has much to offer including rolling hills, Victorian-style estates and beautiful farmland.