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.