Colonial Heights, Virginia
Colonial Heights is a city of 18,352 people in Colonial Heights city, Virginia.
Why visit Colonial Heights
Townapedia lists 66 museums and landmarks, 15 parks and trails, 109 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Regal Cinemas Southpark Mall 16, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Bridge, Centre Hill Historic District and City Market.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Colonial Heights
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Colonial Heights
Colonial Heights is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 18,170. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the City of Colonial Heights (along with the City of Petersburg) with Dinwiddie County for statistical purposes.
From the Wikipedia article Colonial Heights, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 1.8 mi
Bridge in Virginia, United States of America
Museums and landmarks66
Centre Hill Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic district in Virginia, United States
City Market
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic commercial building in Virginia, United States
9 East Old Street, Petersburg
Folly Castle Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic district in Petersburg, Virginia, USA
Petersburg City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Rathaus in Petersburg, United States of America
Petersburg Courthouse Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic district in Virginia, United States
Petersburg Old Town Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic district in Petersburg, Virginia, United States
Second Presbyterian Church
Monument and historic site · Presbyterian · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Church building in Virginia, United States of America
419 West Washington Street, Petersburg
Tabb Street Presbyterian Church
Monument and historic site · Presbyterian · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Church building in Petersburg, United States of America
27 West Tabb Street, Petersburg
Violet Bank Museum
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic plantation house and museum in Colonial Heights, Virginia
303 Virginia Avenue, Colonial Heights
Anna P. Bolling Junior High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
School building in Petersburg, Virginia
Appomattox Iron Works
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic iron foundry complex located at Petersburg, Virginia
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Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Commercial and Industrial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic district in Virginia, United States
54 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds15
Appomattox River Trail: University Blvd/Petersburg Patton Park Trailhead
Hiking and trails · 2.3 mi
3 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes109
7 Brew
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.1 mi
660 Southpark Boulevard, Colonial Heights
Su-Th 05:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:30-23:00
Boil Bay Cajun Seafood and Bar
Restaurant · Seafood · 0.8 mi
1829 Southpark Boulevard, Colonial Heights
Su-Th 12:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:30
Casa Don Jose
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.4 mi
431 Southpark Circle, Colonial Heights
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Fuji Ramen
Restaurant · Ramen · 0.8 mi
1847 Southpark Boulevard, Colonial Heights
Su-Th 11:30-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00
Golden Corral
Restaurant · American, Buffet · 0.4 mi
2501 Conduit Road, Colonial Heights
Mo-Su 07:00-21:00
Liason
Restaurant · American, Wings, Chicken · 2.1 mi
37 North Crater Road, Petersburg
Mo-We 05:30-22:00
LongHorn Steakhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 0.6 mi
2001 Southpark Boulevard, Colonial Heights
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Los Bandidos
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.0 mi
170 Southgate Square, Colonial Heights
Mo-Th,Sa 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00
Olive Garden
Restaurant · Italian · 1.2 mi
600 Southpark Boulevard, Colonial Heights
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
97 more on the map.
History
Like much of eastern Virginia at contact, the site of Colonial Heights was governed by the Powhatan Confederacy, ruled by Chief Powhatan, when the English colonists arrived at Jamestown on May 14, 1607. Captain John Smith's early map of Virginia testifies that the present area of Colonial Heights included the principal town of the Appamattuck tribe, led by their Weroance, Coquonasum, and his sister, Oppussoquionuske. In the aftermath of the confederacy's attacks in 1622 and 1644, the Appamattuck became tributary to England and relocated to nearby Ettrick, and its opposite bank, near Fort Henry (within modern-day Petersburg, Virginia).
The area including present-day Colonial Heights was made a part of "Henrico Cittie", one of 4 huge "incorporations" formed in the Virginia Colony in 1619 by the London Company. English colonists first settled in the Colonial Heights area in 1620. A small group sailed up the Appomattox River looking for clear land, and finally settled in an area where Swift Creek runs into the Appomattox River, which they named Conjurer's Neck. This confluence was formerly the residence of a Native American healer (known as a "conjurer") who was thought to have cast spells over the waters.
From the History section of Colonial Heights, Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay10
Hilton Garden Inn Richmond South/Southpark
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
800 Southpark Boulevard, Colonial Heights
Extended Stay America - Colonial Heights - Fort Lee
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
441 Charles H Dimmock Parkway, Colonial Heights
Travel Inn - Petersburg
Motel and hotel · 2.3 mi
530 East Washington Street, Petersburg
Churches and places of worship33
First Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 2.7 mi
235 West Washington Street, Petersburg
Church of the Nazarene
Church · Nazarene · 0.6 mi
601 Ellerslie Avenue, Colonial Heights
Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.1 mi
620 Lafayette Avenue, Colonial Heights
Covenant Christian Fellowship
Church · 1.3 mi
542 Southpark Boulevard, Colonial Heights
Faith Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.5 mi
1226 Roslyn Road, Colonial Heights
High Street United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 2.5 mi
607 High Street, Petersburg
Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.2 mi
505 Lakeview Avenue, Colonial Heights
Lakemont Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 2.1 mi
1510 Prince George Avenue, Petersburg
Mount Pleasant Baptist Church
Church · Baptist
3110 Greenwood Avenue, Colonial Heights
Shopping18
Gas and EV charging23
Schools, colleges and libraries48
Appomattox Regional Governor'S School
School · 2.6 mi
512 W Washington St, Petersburg
Central St. Hosp. Ed. Pr.
School · 4.5 mi
West Washington St Extended, Petersburg
Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy
School · 3.5 mi
155501 Harrowgate Road, Chester
Healthcare12
Colonial Heights Health Department
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.9 mi
200 Highland Avenue, Colonial Heights
Mid Atlantic Kidney Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
4575 Whitehill Boulevard, Prince George
Map of Colonial Heights
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 28°F | 3.0 in |
| Feb | 52°F | 29°F | 2.7 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 36°F | 4.4 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 46°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 78°F | 55°F | 4.4 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 64°F | 4.2 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 69°F | 4.7 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 67°F | 5.3 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 61°F | 4.6 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 48°F | 3.4 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 37°F | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 53°F | 31°F | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Petersburg (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Colonial Heights city has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-09-11: Hurricane Florence (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-03: Hurricane Irene (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Dinwiddie County Airport (PTB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Ettrick 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
- Petersburg 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Matoaca 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Hopewell 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Enon 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Chester 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Brandermill 18 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
- Richmond 19 mi north, about 31 min by car
- Bon Air 20 mi northwest, about 32 min by car
- Newport News 50 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Colonial Heights VA, Mojo Hand, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Southpark Mall Colonial Heights, VA (8598679939), Mike Kalasnik from Charlotte, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Piccadilly Cafeteria - Southpark Mall Colonial Heights, VA, Mike Kalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Toys R Us Colonial Heights, VA 4 (8474678053), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Toys R Us Colonial Heights, VA 3 (8474679753), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Toys R Us Colonial Heights, VA 1 (8475767198), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Toys R Us Colonial Heights, VA 2 (8475767858), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Golds Gym Colonial Heights, VA (8475775350), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- World's Largest Arby's - Colonial Heights, VA, Aaron F. Stone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2ndPresbPetersburg, Smallbones, Public domain
- Centre hill houses, Nickmorgan2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- FollyCastlePetersburg, Smallbones, Public domain
- CityMarketPetersburg, Smallbones, Public domain
- Petersburg Courthouse District, Jweaver28, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Downtown Petersburg, Virginia - Sarah Stierch, Sarah Stierch, CC BY 4.0
- Colonial Hgts4, Corvokarasu at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- TabbStPresby, Smallbones, Public domain
- CityHallPetersburgVA, Katherine Wetzel, HABS employee, Public domain
- Pocahontas Island (1541379387), Taber Andrew Bain from Richmond, VA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Sutherland house, Nickmorgan2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Burlington entrance, Dinwiddie County, Nyttend, Public domain
- Lee Memorial Park, Mojo Hand, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Appomattox Iron Works, 20-28 Old Street (Petersburg city, Virginia), David Sharpe, Photographer, Public domain
- Anna P. Bolling Junior High School - Sarah Stierch, Sarah Stierch, CC BY 4.0
- High east of Bluefield, Petersburg, Nyttend, Public domain
- AzurestSouthView1, AJ Belongia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Commerce street, Nickmorgan2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mayfield cottage, Nickmorgan2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nathaniel Friend Jr. House, 27-29 Bollingbrook Street (Petersburg city, Virginia), Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- AdamsWytheHouse, Smallbones, Public domain
- IndustrialDistrictPetersburg, Smallbones, Public domain
- Hechingers Colonial Park, PA (8474689033), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ellerslie gate, Nickmorgan2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1967 AMC Ambassador DPL convertible blue with optional Satin trim AMO 2024 meet 3of6, CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used anywhere other than Wikipedia., CC BY 4.0
- 1967 AMC Ambassador DPL convertible blue with optional Satin trim AMO 2024 meet 4of6, CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used anywhere other than Wikipedia., CC BY 4.0
- 1982 AMC Concord DL station wagon in Copper Brown with woodgrain and nutmeg interior Castilian fabric 2024 AMO 06of14, CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used anywhere other than Wikipedia., CC BY 4.0
- 1967 AMC Ambassador DPL convertible blue with optional Satin trim AMO 2024 meet 5of6, CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used anywhere other than Wikipedia., CC BY 4.0
- 1982 AMC Concord DL station wagon in Copper Brown with woodgrain and nutmeg interior Castilian fabric 2024 AMO 07of14, CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used anywhere other than Wikipedia., CC BY 4.0
- 1982 AMC Concord DL station wagon in Copper Brown with woodgrain and nutmeg interior Castilian fabric 2024 AMO 14of14, CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used anywhere other than Wikipedia., CC BY 4.0
- 1982 AMC Concord DL station wagon in Copper Brown with woodgrain and nutmeg interior Castilian fabric 2024 AMO 02of14, CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used anywhere other than Wikipedia., CC BY 4.0
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