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A mixture of cobblestone, city streets and quaint neighborhoods lined with sidewalks and shrubs, the Tri-Cities area in Virginia is a blend of Colonial history mixed with Post WWII and modern-day suburban culture.
Tri-Cities, VA
(County real estate zones are 52, 54, 55, 56, 57, and 58.)
Colonial Heights
The City of Colonial Heights is about 25 miles south of Richmond. It is surrounded by Chesterfield County on its north, west and east boundaries, and the city of Petersburg to its south. Violet Bank, located in Colonial Heights, is a historical museum with civil war items. There are five parks which offer its citizens many outside activities including: fishing, boat rams, horseshoes, volleyball, playgrounds, and picnic areas. Also located in Colonial Heights is the Southpark Mall, with a total of over 80 stores, including major stores such as Dillard’s, JC Penneys, Macy’s, Regal Cinemas, and Sears.
Colonial Heights is credited with many historical facts. The city was first inhabited by the Algonquin Indian tribe. In 1620 British colonists settled in the area. Colonial Heights got its name from an incident in the American Revolutionary War, where French troops known as the Colonial set up artillery on the heights overlooking Petersburg. The area came to be known as Colonial Heights.
The Swift Creek Mill Playhouse, located on U.S.1 and 301, north of Petersburg, was purchased as the Swift Creek Mill in August 1965 and converted into a dinner theater. The shows are presented year-round, Wednesday through Saturday. Swift Creek Mill is believed to be the oldest grist mill in the country.
Also located in Colonial Heights is “the Cucumber Tree Mystery.” A tree that is not normally found in this area, the mystery remains unsolved as to how the tree was planted here. The tree is a cucumber magnolia, over 200 years old. It is said that 4 men cannot reach around its trunk.
| Local Government By The Numbers | |
| General Information | www.colonial-heights.com/RelocationGuide.htm |
| Web Site | www.colonial-heights.com |
| Emergency Number | 911 |
| Population | Over 17,000 in 2006 |
| Local Officials | |
| Chief Executive/Mayor/County Administrator | John T. Wood, Mayor |
| Vice Mayor | David A. Salot |
| Council Members | Patricia L. Cox, C. Scott Davis, Milton E. Freeland, Jr., T. Gregory Kochuba, Betsy G. Luck |
| City Clerk of Council |
Kimerly J. Rollinson, CMC, 804-520-9360 rollinsonk@colonial-heights.com |
| City Manager | Richard A. Anzolut, Jr., 804-520-9265 citymanager@colonial-heights.com |
| Assessor |
Ken Strickler, 804-520-9272 stricklerk@colonial-heights.com |
| City’s Attorney |
Hugh (“Chip”) P. Fisher, III, 804-520-9316 fisherc@colonial-heights.com |
| Chief of Police |
Colonel Jeffrey W. Faries, 804-520-9311
fariesj@colonial-heights.com Main number: 804-520-9300 |
| Sheriff | Todd B. Wilson |
| Commissioner of Revenue | Marjorie DeDanko |
| City Treasurer | Joy Moore |
| Chief of Fire & EMS |
A. G. Moore, Jr., 804-520-9319 mooreag@colonial-heights.com |
| Registrar |
Susan J. Redford, 804-520-9277 redfords@colonial-heights.com |
| School Board Members | Sandra Coleman, Chair, William C. Reade, Vice Chair Lesllie P. Fryar, Wilford J. Green, Cindy Shortlidge |
| Schools 2007-2008 | Lakeview Elementary, North Elementary School, Tussing Elementary School, Colonial Heights Middle School, Colonial Heights High School, 1 Technical Center |
| Office of the Superintendent |
Dr. Joseph O. Cox, Jr. Joseph_Cox@Colonialhts.net |
| Library |
1000 Yacht Basin Drive, Colonial Heights, VA 23834 |
Hopewell –-
The City of Hopewell has a population of over 22,000 and covers approximately 11.3 square miles, and is located at the joining of the James and Appomattox rivers. It is located approximately 24 miles southeast of the Richmond capital. Hopewell hosts about 19 various types of parks for its community members. There are 7 public schools and four private schools located within Hopewell.
Hopewell offers various attractions and landmarks including Grant’s Headquarters at City Point, City Point Early History Museum, City Point Open Air Museum, Flowerdew Hundred, Weston Manor, and Beacon Theater Meeting Facilities. City Point, was founded in 1613 by Sir Thomas Dale and is the oldest part of Hopewell. Hopewell was named after an English ship.
| Local Government By The Numbers | |
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General Information Number |
804 541-2249 or 804 541-2270 |
| Web Site | hopewellva.gov |
| Emergency Number | 911 |
| Population | 22,354 |
| 2008-2009 Budget | FY 2008-2009 Financial Plan totals $83,284,958 |
| Personal Property Taxes | $3.05 / $100 assessed value |
| Real Estate Taxes | $1.09 / $100 assessed value |
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Local Officials |
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| City Manager | Edwin C. Daley, 804 541-2243 |
| Dept. Of Public Affairs | 804 541-2270 |
| Commonweath's Attorney | Anthony Sylvester, 804 541-2255 |
| Chief of Police | 804 541-2275 Non-Emergency Telephone |
| Sheriff | Greg Anderson, 804-541-2300 |
| Commissioner of Revenue | Debra Kloske Reason, 804 541-2237 |
| City Treasurer | Teresa L. "Terri" Batton, 804 541-2240 |
| Chief of Fire | John E. Tunstall, Jr. |
| City Council | Councilor Wayne Walton, Councilor Gerald S. Stokes, Councilor Kenneth B. Emerson, Mayor Brenda S. Pelham, Vice Mayor N. Gregory Cuffey, Councilor Rev. Curtis W. Harris and Councilor Christina J. Luman-Bailey |
| Schools 2007-2008 | Dupont Elementary, Harry E. James Elementary, Patrick Copeland Elementary, Garter G. Woodson Middle School, Hopewell High, Woodlawn Learning Center & Hopewell Isaep Center (Alternative Education) |
| Public School Information |
804 541-6400 www.hopewell.k12.va.us |
| School Superintendent | Winston O. Odom, Ed.D. |
| School Board | Mr. Avon L. Miles, Chairman Mrs. Ann Y. Williams, Vice Chair Mr. Ronald L. Caricofe, Mrs. Juanita C. Chambers, Dr. William C. Henry |
| Library | www.arls.org |
Petersburg –-
The City of Petersburg is approximately 23 miles of Richmond. Petersburg is 23.1 square miles with a population of approximately 31,500. There are 3 historical museums located within the confines of the City of Petersburg. Located in Petersburg is the Dogwood Trace Golf Course. Petersburg is a city rich with history and there are many historical places to visit, including Pamplin Historical Park, which is recognized as “one of America’s premier historical attractions and the most innovative Civil War history park in the country.”
| Local Government By The Numbers | |
| General Information Number | 804 733-2333 |
| Web Site | www.petersburg-va.org |
| Emergency Number | 911 |
| Population | 31,500 |
| 2008-2009 Budget | Petersburg, VA $73,657,494 million |
| Personal Property Taxes | $1.35 per $100 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $1.09 per 100 |
| Local Officials | |
| City Manager | Annie M. Mickens 804-733-2300 |
| Commonweath's Attorney | Cassandra S. Burns 804-861-8899 |
| Chief of Police | John Dixon 804-863-2702 |
| Sheriff | Vanessa Crawford 804-733-2369 |
| Fire Chief | T. C. Hairston 804-733-2328 |
| City Treasurer | Carole Matthews 804-733-2322 |
| City Council | Dama E. Rice, Carl (Mike) Ross, Kenneth Pritchett, Brian A. Moore, Annie M. Mickens, David Ray Coleman, Horace P. Webb |
| Schools 2007-2008 | 2 public high schools, 1 public middle school, 4 public elementary schools, 1 early childhood education center, 1 alternative education school, Blandford Academy, and the Appomattox Regional Governor's Schools for the Arts (ARGS) |
| Public School Information | 804 732-0510 www.petersburg.k12.va.us |
| School Superintendent | Dr. James M. Victory 804-732-0510 |
| School Board | Kenneth L. Pritchett, chairman, Steven L. Pierce, senior vice-chair, Fred B. Wilson, Zelma S. Taylor, Dr. Keneth W. Lewis, Bernard Lundy, Dr. Elsie R Jarmon, Dr. James M. Victory, school superintendent, Barbara Walker, Heanettte Berrios, deputy clerk |
| Libraries | 3 locations in Petersburg, interlibrary loan program; Central Library: 137 S. Sycamore St., Petersburg, Va. 23803 |
| Libraries Information | 804-733-2387 http://www.ppls.org |