The workers’ comp attorneys in Upper Chichester, PA, at Schuster Law would like to share the township’s highlights and great qualities they offer their residents.
Upper Chichester
The township of Upper Chichester is located in the southwestern region of Delaware County in the state of Pennsylvania. The 4288-acre town includes 6.4 acres of water, such as the Marcus Hook Creek. It has an elevation of 98 feet or 30 meters. Many of the nearby communities are Linwood and Trainer, while the communities that make up the township are Boothwyn, Odgen, and Twin Oaks.
History
The Lenni Lenape Native Americans, also known as the Delaware Indians, were the first to settle the area with villages along the waterways. They lived off of the rich resources that included fish, game, and even crops from farms. The Swedes claimed the area in 1643 and began to refer to it as New Sweden. In 1654, the Dutch began to settle into the area. Both communities traded with the Natives for fur and necessities.
In line with the land grant from King Charles II, William Penn took control of the area in 1681. Penn began to establish townships and sold portions of the land to other Englishmen and Welshmen. Most were Quakers, like him.
Walter Martin was one of the earliest settlers in the late 17th century and founded the St. Martin’s Church. The town of Boothwyn was named in honor of another landowner, Edwin Booth.
Neighborhood
Within the township is an office of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, located on Chichester Avenue. The historical union was founded in 1891 by ten workers who desired to promote the safety and advancement of anyone employed in the dangerous profession. Today the association represents over 775,000 members, active and retired. Some of the fields represented includes:
- utilities
- construction
- telecommunications
- broadcasting
- manufacturing
- railroads
- government
The township is also home to great shopping and dining along Chichester Avenue. The Willowbrook Shopping Center has the following retail shops:
- Little Paws Pet Spa, LLC
- Upper Cuts Hair Studio
- The Auto Tag Store
Some of the restaurants include:
- Kyj’s Bakery
- Great Wall Chinese Restaurant
- Thirsty Bulldog Sports Bar
- Blue Cherry Ice Cream
- Chi Cafe
Demographics
The township’s population decreased by 0.6% to end with a count of 16,992. In 2000, the community counted 16,842 residents, 6,500 households, and 4,439 families within its borders. The breakdown of the ethnicities within the neighborhood was the following:
- 84.0% white
- 10.7% African American
- 2.4% Hispanic or Latino
- 0.3% Native American
- 2.7% Asian
- 0.5% other races
- 1.8% two or more races
The neighborhood had a median income of $53,962 per household, and the income for a family was $63,125. The income median for men was $43,159 versus $31,349 for women. Some of the professions held by the employed adult population included:
- 19.6% Administrative
- 10.35 Management
- 10.1% Sales and Related
- 6.1% Production
- 5.7% Business
- 5.1% Education
Keep reading to learn more about the greater area: A Brief History of Trainer, PA
Our Local Office
The Upper Chichester, PA, workers’ comp attorneys at Schuster Law, offer free claim evaluations for injured workers in the greater area. Schedule yours today so our team can help you get the benefits you deserve.
Schuster Law
405 Avenue of the States,
Chester, PA 19013, USA
(610) 872-4930
