Hopewell, Virginia
Hopewell is a city of 22,959 people in Hopewell city, Virginia, founded in 1914.
Why visit Hopewell
Townapedia lists 21 museums and landmarks, 20 parks and trails, 51 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Benjamin Harrison Memorial Bridge, Charles Hardaway Marks Bridges, Beacon Theatre and Appomattox Manor.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Hopewell
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hopewell
Hopewell is an independent city surrounded by Prince George County and the Appomattox River in the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 23,033. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Hopewell with Prince George County for statistical purposes.
From the Wikipedia article Hopewell, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Benjamin Harrison Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 4.6 mi
Bridge in Jordan's Point
Jordan Point Light
Lighthouse · 4.4 mi
Lighthouse in Virginia, United States
Museums and landmarks21
Beacon Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Theatre in Hopewell, Virginia, United States
401 North Main Street, Hopewell
Appomattox Manor
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Plantation house in Hopewell, Virginia
Bermuda Hundred
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Human settlement in Virginia, United States of America
City Point Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic district in Virginia, United States
City Point National Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic veterans cemetery in Hopewell, Virginia
Downtown Hopewell Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic district in Virginia, United States
Evergreen
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Plantation in Prince George County, Virginia, United States
Fort Clifton Archeological Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic American Civil War fort archaeological site located at Fort Clifton Park, Colonial Heights, Virginia
Hopewell High School Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
University campus in Hopewell, United States of America
Hopewell Municipal Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Rathaus in Hopewell, United States of America
Kippax Plantation
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Human settlement in Virginia, United States of America
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Point of Rocks
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic plantation house located near Chester, Virginia, United States
9 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds20
Three and a Half Street Playground
Park · 1.1 mi
400 North 3 1/2 Avenue, Hopewell City
8 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes51
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 2.6 mi
5113 Oaklawn Boulevard, Hopewell
Mo-Fr 05:00-21:00; Sa-Su 06:00-21:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.7 mi
5320 Oaklawn Boulevard, Hopewell
Mo-Fr 05:00-21:00; Sa-Su 06:00-21:00
39 more on the map.
Where to stay8
Holiday Inn Express Hopewell - Fort Lee Area
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
3952 Courthouse Road, Hopewell City
Comfort Inn & Suites
Motel and hotel · 2.8 mi
5380 Oaklawn Boulevard, Prince George
Churches and places of worship40
Saint Elpis Greek Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 0.8 mi
107 Memorial Avenue, Hopewell City
Broadway Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.8 mi
301 North 15th Avenue, Hopewell City
First Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.2 mi
401 North 2nd Street, Hopewell City
First Congregational Christian Church
Church · Congregational · 0.9 mi
306 Memorial Avenue, Hopewell City
First Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 0.9 mi
1107 West Broadway Avenue, Hopewell City
Hopewell Pentecostal Holiness Church
Church · Pentecostal · 0.5 mi
214 South 11th Avenue, Hopewell City
Mount Calvary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.5 mi
3806 Courthouse Road, Hopewell City
Nazareth Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 0.5 mi
1711 Grant Street, Hopewell City
Pentecostal Holiness Church
Church · Pentecostal · 0.8 mi
100 South 25th Avenue, Hopewell City
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries28
Colonial Heights Technical Center
School · 5.3 mi
3451 Conduit Road, Colonial Heights
Healthcare4
Hopewell Health Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.6 mi
1501 West City Point Road, Hopewell
Map of Hopewell
192 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 31°F | 3.5 in | 2.1 in |
| Feb | 54°F | 33°F | 3.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Mar | 62°F | 40°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 49°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 79°F | 58°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 66°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 71°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 69°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 63°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 51°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 41°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 53°F | 35°F | 3.8 in | 0.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hopewell Hcn (1 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
Hopewell 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, 14 miles away.
- Colonial Heights 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Chester 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Highland Springs 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
- Richmond 19 mi northwest, about 31 min by car
- East Highland Park 20 mi north, about 33 min by car
- Bon Air 22 mi northwest, about 35 min by car
- Brandermill 22 mi northwest, about 35 min by car
- Glen Allen 28 mi north, about 45 min by car
- Gloucester Point 44 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Newport News 45 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
- Courthouse, City of Hopewell, Virginia (2747751721), Ken Lund from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Hopewell Lofts entrance doors 2, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hopewell Lofts stage 1, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hopewell Lofts hall 2, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hopewell High School Home Economics Cottage and Gym, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hopewell Lofts entrance doors 1, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hopewell Lofts roof, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hopewell Lofts auditorium 1, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hopewell Lofts apartment door, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hopewell Lofts auditorium 2, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hopewell Lofts stairwell, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hopewell Lofts, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hopewell Lofts auditorium chair 2, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hopewell Lofts shop, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hopewell Lofts entrance doors 3, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hopewell Lofts hallway 1, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hopewell Lofts auditorium chair 1, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hopewell Lofts 1, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hopewell Lofts entrance, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hopewell Lofts 2, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hopewell High School Complex - Cottage and Gym, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hopewell Lofts stage 2, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hopewell High School, Packer1028, CC0
- Hopewell post office 23680, Nyttend, Public domain
- Municipal Building, City of Hopewell, Virginia (2747752119), Ken Lund from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Beacon Theatre -- Hopewell, Virginia, AJ Belongia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Beacon Theater, Hopewell VA - panoramio, Art Anderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Appomattox Cemetery, Hopewell, Packer1028, CC0
- Beacon Theatre Hopewell VA, Calstanhope, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Beacon Theater, Hopewell, VA, Corvokarasu at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- UPPER SHIRLEY, CHARLES CITY COUNTY, VA, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Naldara VA NPS, National Park Service, Public domain
- Harpersweeklyv8bonn 0475 - Fort Clifton, William Waud (original sketch), Public domain
- Old Prince George County Courthouse (2059789844), Taber Andrew Bain from Richmond, VA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Point of Rocks driveway, Nyttend, Public domain
- Bermuda Hundred houses, Nyttend, Public domain
- Evergreen east of Hopewell, driveway, Nyttend, Public domain
- Jordan Point Light 1885 colored copy, Wtfiv, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Charles Hardaway Marks Bridges, Packer1028, CC0
- Benjamin Harrison Memorial Bridge, Will Fisher from Richmond, VA, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
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