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Tri-Cities, VA

(County real estate zones are 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

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

Local Officials

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.”


 
 
 

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