First settled in 1613, the City of Hopewell is rich in history, serving as one of the oldest continuously inhabited site in the new world, second only to Jamestown. Hopewell is a dynamic and charming waterfront community located at the confluence of Virginia's historic James and Appomattox rivers. It is approximately 24 miles southeast of the capital city of Richmond and accessible by both I-295 and I-95. City Point, the oldest part of Hopewell, was founded in 1613 by Sir Thomas Dale. City Point's location on a bluff overlooking the James and Appomattox Rivers has been an important factor in Hopewell's history for almost four centuries.
The tiny colonial village of City Point saw the Revolutionary War fought on its banks. Later, in 1864-1865, General Ulysses S. Grant directed the 10-month Siege of Petersburg from the grounds of Appomattox Plantation. This historic home is now part of the City Point Unit of Petersburg National Battlefield.
Hopewell was developed by the DuPont Company of Wilmington, Delaware in 1914. This company first built a dynamite factory and then switched to the manufacture of guncotton during World War I. Although DuPont left Hopewell after the war, many manufacturing giants have since located in the city. These companies include: Honeywell, Degussa Goldschmidt, Smurfit-Stone, and Hercules.
A continual goal fo Hopewell is the promotion of strong, sustainable neighborhoods for residents. The expansion of several housing projects currently under way represents the most significant increase in housing opportunities since the mid 1980's. Hopewell is a city with a hometown atmosphere, where we take great pride in our history, natural beauty, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods and strong business base.
Schools
High School(s):
Hopewell High- 804.541.6402
Middle School(s):
Carter G. Woodson Middle School- 804.541.6404
Elementary School(s):
Dupont Elementary- 804.541.6404
Harry E. James Elementary- 804.541.6408
Patrick Copeland Elementary-804.541.6410
Alternative Education:
Woodlawn Learning Center- 804.541.6414
Hopewell Isaep Center- 804.541.6402
Private High Schools:
Broadway Christian School- 804.458.3750
Bermuda Run Education Center- 804.458.4182
West End Christian School- 804.458.6142
Private Primary/Middle Schools:
Woodlawn Christian School- 804.732.3245
Medical Centers
John Randolph Medical Center
Interstates and Highways
Note: Measured from border of locality/region
* I-295 (0.0 miles)
* I-95 (3.0 miles)
* I-85 (4.2 miles)
* I-64 (13.7 miles)
* I-195 (18.7 miles)
Highways:
* Highway 10
* Highway 156
* Highway 36
General Information
Area:
* City- 10.8 Sq. Mi.
* Land- 10.2 Sq. Mi.
* Water- 0.6 Sq. Mi.
* Time Zone- EST
* Zip Code- 23860
* Area Code- 804