Hopewell, Independent city in eastern Virginia, US
Description
Hopewell is an independent city located where the James and Appomattox Rivers meet in eastern Virginia. The city sits within the Richmond Metropolitan Area and is shaped by its riverfront location.
History
The city was established in 1613 as City Point, making it the second oldest continuously inhabited English settlement in North America. It became strategically important during the Civil War era.
Culture
The Beacon Theatre serves as a gathering place where residents and visitors enjoy music, theater, and local events throughout the year. This venue shapes the cultural rhythm of the surrounding communities.
Practical
The city provides public facilities including libraries, community centers, and government offices that serve the area and welcome visitors. These amenities are distributed throughout the city for easy access.
Did you know?
During the Civil War, President Lincoln and General Grant held military strategy meetings in the city during the conflict's final phase. These gatherings shaped important military decisions of the era.
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Shirley Plantation
9 km
Benjamin Harrison Memorial Bridge
7.7 km
Appomattox Manor
3.7 km
Kenner Army Health Clinic
6.9 km
Merchant's Hope
9.3 km
City Point National Cemetery
1.7 km
Presquile National Wildlife Refuge
8.9 km
Beacon Theatre
2.1 km
Army Quartermaster Museum
6.6 km
Upper Shirley
7.6 km
United States Army Women's Museum
6.5 km
Point of Rocks (Chester, Virginia)
4.6 km
Swaders Sports Park
7.6 kmGrant's Headquarters at City Point Museum
3.7 km
Evergreen
5.5 kmCharles Hardaway Marks Bridges
2.5 km
Fort Clifton Archeological Site
5.6 km
Prince George County Courthouse Historic District
7.8 km
City Point Historic District
3.7 km
Downtown Hopewell Historic District
2.3 km
Hopewell Municipal Building
2 km
Jordan Point Light
7.5 km
Kippax Plantation
1.7 kmPoint of Rocks
4.2 kmCharles Lake
9.8 km
Enon Library
5 km
Hopewell High School Complex
1.3 kmCardinal Golf Course
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