Beyond Nichol's Point, the river winds almost ten miles, With picturesque views of old homes, woods, and farmland on either side. The Chester River Bridge marks the end of the deepwater channel, although in the 19th century, steamboats were able to navigate all the way up to Crumpton.Here, on the Kent side of the river, lies Chestertown, "Gem of the Chester" and home of Washington College, the first such institution chartered after the founding of our nation. The Geddes-Piper House, reflecting three centuries of Kent County history, is well worth a visit.