Mid-Atlantic

Coatesville

Chester County, PA

Population

13,316

Walk Score

70 · Very Walkable

Median rent

$1,372

Median home value

$147,700

Incorporated

1915

Coatesville is the only city in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 13,350 at the 2020 census. Coatesville is approximately 39 miles west of Philadelphia. It developed along the Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike beginning in the late 18th century. It spans U.S. Route 30, the "Main Line" highway that runs west of Philadelphia.

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On the National Register

Historic districts

  • Coatesville Historic District · listed 1987
  • Coatesville Veterans Administration Hospital Historic District · listed 2013
  • Ercildoun Historic District · listed 1985
  • Glen Rose Historic District · listed 1985

Notable landmarks

  • Bailey, John, Farm · listed 1985
  • Brandywine Building and Loan Assoc. Rowhouses · listed 1985
  • Caln Meeting House · listed 1984
  • DeHaven, Harry, House · listed 1985
  • Dougherty, Edward, House · listed 1985
  • Dougherty, Philip, House · listed 1985
  • Dougherty, Philip, Tavern · listed 1985
  • Drovers Inn · listed 1985
  • Gladden, Joseph, House · listed 1985
  • Hanna, John, Farm · listed 1985
  • High Bridge · listed 1976
  • Huston, Abram, House and Carriage House · listed 1977
  • Lukens Main Office Building · listed 1976
  • Mortonville Hotel · listed 1985
  • National Bank of Coatesville Building · listed 1977
  • Passmore, Mansel, House · listed 1985
  • Pawling, Isaac, House · listed 1985
  • Pennock, Martha, House · listed 1985
  • Powell Farm · listed 1985
  • Powell, John, House · listed 1985
  • Pusey, Joshua, House · listed 1985
  • Scott, David, House · listed 1985
  • Scott, Thomas, House · listed 1985
  • St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church · listed 2012
  • Steen, Robert, House · listed 1985
  • …and 7 more

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