Colonial Heights, Independent city in Virginia, United States
Colonial Heights extends along the northern bank of the Appomattox River, with an elevation of 29 meters above sea level.
The area transformed from Algonquian-speaking territory to an independent city in 1948, marking its separation from Chesterfield County.
The city maintains nine public parks covering 75 acres, including Fort Clifton Park which preserves Civil War fortifications and hosts community gatherings.
Major transportation routes include Interstate 95, US Route 1, and US Route 301, connecting residents to Richmond and neighboring metropolitan areas.
Continental Army troops positioned artillery on elevated ground overlooking Petersburg during the Revolutionary War, giving the city its current name.
Location: Virginia
Elevation above the sea: 29 m
Shares border with: Chesterfield County, Petersburg, Prince George County
Website: http://colonialheightsva.gov
GPS coordinates: 37.26226,-77.40273
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:46
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