Chester, Utah

Chester is an unincorporated community in central Sanpete County, Utah, United States.

[3] Chester Ponds (a series of six small reservoirs)[4] are located along the Canal[5] and Oak[6] creeks in the northeastern part of the community.

In the beginning the town was named Canal Creek after the waterway[5] from which the community received its water.

[9] In August 1885, the San Pete Valley Railway completed its tracks as far south as Chester and began regular service to Nephi (via Moroni and Fountain Green); however, passenger service was not offered until after the "Station House" was completed.

The railway was acquired by Union Pacific Railroad in 1890 and extended farther south to Manti by 1984.

Map of Utah highlighting Sanpete County