History of Coatesville, Pennsylvania, USA

1854 - Coatesville
Coatesville, a thriving post-village of Chester county, Pennsylvania, on the W. branch of Brandywine creek, where it is crossed by the Lancaster turnpike and the Columbia railroad, 36 miles W. from Philadelphia. It is pleasantly situated in a rich and highly cultivated valley, and contains 3 churches, 3 rolling mills, and one cotton factory.
A New and Complete Gazetteer of the United States: Giving a Full and Comprehensive Review of the Present Condition, Industry, and Resources of the American Confederacy ... Thomas Baldwin (of Philadelphia.) Joseph Thomas January 1, 1854 Philadelphia : Lippincott, Grambo & Company 1854.

1871 - Double Tragedy
A young married woman, apparently in good health, fell dead in Coatesville, Chester Co., Pa., a few days ago, while preparing dinner, and her aged mother, hastening down stairs on being summoned, fell and was killed instantly.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
January 28, 1871

1895 - Coatesville
Coatesville, a post-borough of Chester co, Pa., is finely situated in Chester Valley, on the West Branch of Brandywine Creek, and on the Pennsylvania Railroad, 38 miles W. of Philadelphia, 39 miles S. of Reading, and 33 miles N.W. of Wilmington. It is connected with the last two towns by the Wilmington & Reading Railroad. It contains 8 churches, 2 national banks, 2 newspaper offices, a tannery, several sash-factories, 5 rolling-mills, a brick-kiln, lime-kilns, a bone-mill, boiler-works, an artificial ice-factory, a torpedo-cap factory. Here is a railroad bridge about 900 feet long. Pop. in 1880,2766; in 1890, 3680.
Lippincott's Gazetteer of the World: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World Containing Notices of Over One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Places ... Joseph Thomas January 1, 1895 J.B. Lippincott

1902 - Fall Caused His Death.
Special to The Inquirer.

COATESVILLE, Pa., Feb. 12. - Thomas McNulty, of Philadelphia, an expert rigger employed by Marshall & McClintock, of Pottstown, who are erecting a large mill in this city, came in contact with live electric light wires and losing his footing fell a distance of thirty feet. He died soon after.
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
February 13, 1902

1911 - PLAYED POOL WHILE FIRE BLAZED NEAR
Special to The Inquirer.

COATESVILLE, Pa., July 13. - While a fire burned in the business centre of the town and the fire whistle was giving the alarm, firemen at one engine house quietly continued a pool game. Another company rushed to the scene, which was a one-story shoe shop, with nothing but a hook and ladder truck. The mistake was due to the fact that chemical engines from both houses had started out into the country to a barn fire, and at one house the alarm was supposed to be for that fire. A second alarm awakened then to the fact that the whistle was blowing for a box within two squares of the firehouse, and a steamer was rushed to the scene.

The firemen out in the country had just got within sight of the fire there when word reached them of the blaze in town, and Chief Steinwachs ordered both companies back to town, where the Brandywine company arrived just as the fire there was extinguished. The Washington's chemical went over an embankment in the darkness.

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1916
Coatesville, a banking post-borough of Chester co., Pa., in Chester Valley, on the West Branch of Brandywine Creek and on the Pennsylvania and the Philadelphia and Reading Rs., 38 miles W. of Philadelphia. It contains rolling-mills, steel-plants, brick- and lime-kilns, boiler- works, silk- and woollen-mills, etc. Pop. in 1880, 2766 ; in 1890, 3680 ; in 1900, 5721.
Lippincotts New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns, Resorts, Islands, Rivers, Mountains, Seas, Lakes, Etc., in Every Portion of the Globe, Part 1 Angelo Heilprin Louis Heilprin - January 1, 1916 J.B. Lippincott - Publisher

1926 - Coatesville
Coatesville. - Located west of Downingtown, was incorporated in 1867, and present population is 15,000. There are twenty churches representing various denominations. There is an up to date and complete public school system. Three parochial schools are well organized. There are two big steel plants and a dozen smaller industries. It is served by Pennsylvania and Reading Railway Companies. There are two trolley lines operating east and west, and bus lines operating north, south and west.
History of Chester County, Pennsylvania by Charles William Heathcore, West Chester, PA 1926

Here's a list of places to go and things to do in and around Coatesville:
National Iron and Steel Heritage Museum:

Dive into Coatesville's industrial history by visiting this museum. Learn about the region's steelmaking heritage and its impact on the community.

Hibernia County Park:

If you enjoy the outdoors, Hibernia County Park is a great place to visit. It offers hiking trails, fishing spots, and beautiful picnic areas.

Coatesville Veterans Affairs Medical Center:

Take a moment to pay respects to the veterans by visiting the local VA center. It's not only a place of historical significance but also a way to honor those who served.

Brandywine Hospital:

Explore the local healthcare history by visiting Brandywine Hospital. While it might not be a typical tourist spot, it's interesting to see how healthcare has evolved in the area.

Stargazing at Wagontown Park:

If you're into astronomy, head to Wagontown Park for some stargazing. Bring a telescope or just lay out a blanket and enjoy the night sky.

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