The Tremendous Teapot of Chester: Celebrating the Past with a Giant Cup of Tea!
The world’s largest teapot, standing 14 feet high and 14 feet wide, is located in Chester, West Virginia. Originally a giant root beer barrel in Imperial, Pennsylvania, the teapot was brought to West Virginia by local entrepreneur Babe Devon in 1938 to advertise his pottery business. The teapot, now an eye-catching advertisement for Devon’s business, is situated on the grounds of the old Rock Springs amusement park next to the Route 30 Bypass.
Over the years, the teapot has undergone several restorations and is celebrated each August with Teapot Day in Chester to raise funds for its upkeep. Measuring over 13,000 gallons of tea capacity, this historical landmark symbolizes the region’s pride in its industrial past and represents the legacy of the many potteries that once thrived in the area.
This summer, Teapot Day will take place on August 10th in Chester, allowing locals and visitors to appreciate the unique charm and historical significance of this remarkable piece of American history.
