"The Chester teapot is billed as the "World's Largest Teapot", which measures 14 feet (4.3 m) in height by 14 feet (4.3 m) in diameter. Its current location is on the former site of a popular amusement park, Rock Springs Park (1897–1970), off an on ramp along U.S. Highway 30 in the City of Chester in Hancock County, West Virginia.

"It was originally brought to Chester in 1938 to represent the largest pottery industry in the world at that time. The teapot was originally a Hires Root Beer sign in the shape of a large barrel and was converted into a teapot upon its arrival in Chester.

"The teapot underwent restorations in 1990 and 2007 by the citizens of Chester. By coincidence Charles Elmer Hires' root beer may also have had its inspiration in a kind of herbal tea." (Wikipedia)

"The “World’s Largest Teapot” began as a gargantuan barrel advertising Hires Root Beer in Pennsylvania in the early 1900s. Later, it served as a clubhouse for the Big Barrel Links miniature golf course. Finally, in 1938, William “Babe” Devon purchased the barrel, shipped it to Chester, West Virginia, and added a spout and handle," the Atlas Obscura says.

"The teapot, which stands at about 14 feet high and 14 feet in diameter, stood outside Devon’s pottery outlet store for many years. Pottery shoppers could buy refreshments and souvenirs from the concession stand set up inside the pot, and it became a much-beloved roadside attraction.

"Chester celebrated the first-ever World’s Largest Teapot Day on August 8th, 2015. The teapot was opened to sell concessions for the first time in almost 50 years. And it didn’t celebrate the landmark alone. In July of 2015, a small creamer was installed beside the teapot."

"The Chester Teapot was constructed by William "Babe" Devon. The Teapot started its life as a gigantic wooden hogshead barrel for a Hire's Root Beer advertising campaign. Devon purchased the barrel in Pennsylvania and had it shipped to Chester where it was set up on Carolina Avenue, which is also State Route 2," the Lynn Murray Memorial Public Library says.

"A spout and handle were added at this time and the wooden barrel was covered with tin to form the teapot's shape. A large glass ball was placed on top to make the knob of the "lid". The Teapot stood in front of Devon's pottery outlet store. Local teenagers were hired to run a concession and souvenir stand which was set up inside the Teapot.

"The roof had been replaced during the previous restoration and was still in good shape. The original glass ball which had served as the knob of the Teapot's "lid" was long gone and up to this point, a gold-painted basketball had taken its place. A new plastic ball was obtained to replace it. The Teapot was painted back to its original red and white colors late in the summer. The grounds around the Teapot were also landscaped. The Teapot was officially dedicated at a ceremony held in Chester's community center on October 12, 1990."

"And just how big is this thing? Butko says the numbers vary depending on a few different sources, but his measurements bring it to 14 feet high and 14 feet wide. And just for fun, KDKA-TV consulted with professional mathematician Paige Kraft about these numbers, and she determined that this teapot could hold over 13,000 gallons of tea," the CBS News says.

""For locals, it really represents the industry that they are proud of and how many potteries were here at one time," said Butko. "I think it is really a wonderful testament to what was here and for the future."

"Located in Chester, this 14-foot teapot is the largest in the world. The teapot represents the significance of the pottery industry in the region since 1938," the  Clio Foundation says.

"In 1990, the restoration of this teapot was conducted and completed by a group of citizens from the City of Chester, WV. The World's Largest Teapot has become a major tourist attraction attracting a number of visitors from all over the United States."

"Constructed By William Babe Devon. Originally it was a gigantic wooden Hogshead Barrel For A Hire's Root Beer Advertising Campaign," the West Virginia Department of Tourism says.

"Devon purchased The Barrel In Pennsylvania and had It shipped to Chester where it was set up on Carolina Avenue, which Is also State Route 2. Devon was a booster of the region’s then-vibrant pottery industry, and used the Teapot to sell snacks and souvenirs.

"The Teapot is 14 Feet in diameter and approximately 14 Feet High. The Teapot was moved to a location adjacent to The Jennings Randolph Bridge Ramp, a heavily trafficked area at the junction of State Route 2 and U.S. Route 30."

"The Chester Teapot, at Chester, West Virginia, is billed as the "World's Largest Teapot." It measures 14 feet in height (roughly two stories) and 14 feet in diameter and was first installed to promote the region's thriving pottery industry," the West Virginia Explorer says.

"The iconic teapot was brought to Chester in 1938 as an advertising gimmick to promote local pottery, though it had first been painted as a barrel for Hires Root Beer. It teapot was later moved to its present location, off the U.S. Highway 30 on-ramp onto W.Va. Route 2, at the former site of a small amusement park, Rock Springs Park, which closed in the 1970s.

"The "Giant Teapot" is featured in the Fallout 76 video game. It is a popular roadside attraction for visitors to the very northernmost part of the state in Hancock County."

“The Chester Teapot was constructed by William "Babe" Devon. The Teapot started its life as a gigantic wooden hogshead barrel for a Hire's Root Beer advertising campaign. Devon purchased the barrel in Pennsylvania and had it shipped to Chester where it was set up on Carolina Avenue, which is also State Route 2," the Road Trippers says.

"A spout and handle were added at this time and the wooden barrel was covered with tin to form the teapot's shape. A large glass ball was placed on top to make the knob of the "lid".

"The Teapot stood in front of Devon's pottery outlet store. Local teenagers were hired to run a concession and souvenir stand which was set up inside the Teapot.”

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