Kennett Square
Kennett Square is a historic borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, renowned as the “Mushroom Capital of the World.” It produces over 500 million pounds of mushrooms annually, accounting for half of the U.S. supply.
The town features a vibrant downtown with independent shops, eateries, and hosts annual events like the Mushroom Festival and Brewfest. Its rich history includes roles in the Revolutionary War and the Underground Railroad.
Address: 600 S Broad Street Suite 110 Kennett Square, PA 19348
Phone: (610) 444-6020
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Fulfilling Childhood Dream, Kennett Square Shop Owner Revives Victorian Farmhouse in Her Hometown
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As More Consumers Turn to Mushrooms as a Part of Healthy Living, Kennett Square Farm Poised to Profit
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Late Hours and a World-Famous Beer Bible: How a Small Local Craft Brewery Survived the Pandemic
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Business Insider: Labor Shortages Hamper Kennett Square Mushroom Industry
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Local PA Farmers Have Decreed 2021 as the Year of the Mushroom
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Battle of the Brandywine, September 11, 1777
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Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union CEO Dies at 71
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