Hopewell, Virginia

Hopewell: Independent city in Virginia, United States

About

Hopewell is a city located in the county of Fauquier in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 22,591 and a population density of 807 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 22,375 inhabitants.

The city was created 110 years ago in 1913.

Hopewell is an independent city located in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area of Virginia. It lies along the James and Appomattox Rivers.

The area was originally inhabited by Native American tribes. In 1613, Sir Thomas Dale established the Hopewell settlement, named after his hometown of Hopewell in England.

Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, Hopewell became an important port city known for shipping tobacco, cotton, and coal. The city grew wealthy and prosperous during this time.

In 1915, the DuPont company established a large munitions plant in Hopewell to supply Allied forces in World War I. This sparked further expansion of the city.

Hopewell Today

Today, Hopewell has a population of around 22,000 residents. While it continues to have some industry, the city transitioned to a residential community over the 20th century.

Notable attractions include the Hopewell Archeological Site with remnants of the original colonial Fort Hope, the Historic Downtown Hopewell District, and the Appomattox River Railroad Bridge.

Hopewell retains its identity as a historic Virginia port city while also evolving into a modern suburban community. It represents the progression of the Richmond region over centuries.

Conclusion

From its early colonial settlement to its time as an industrial powerhouse, Hopewell exemplifies the key eras of Virginia's history. Its legacy as a port city fueled its growth over time. Notable aspects include its origins, prosperity as a port, the munitions plant, and residential transition.

Hopewell locator map
Location of Hopewell on Virginia map.

Quick Facts about Hopewell

Population : 22,375 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Virginia (United States)
County : Fauquier County
Postal code : 23860
Phone Area Codes : 804
Area : 27.98 km2
Altitude : 164 feet / 50 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1914 (110 years ago)
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 01:17:57 (5th December 2024)
Density : 800 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -0.97% (2010-2020)
City Point  Virginia during the Civil War image
City Point Virginia during the Civil War
City Point  Virginia during the Civil War image

Geography

Hopewell is located at 38°52'23"N 77°43'10"W (38.8731700, -77.7194400). It has 2 neighbors: Charles City County and Prince George County.

Hopewell map

Hopewell has 2 neighbours.

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Hopewell decreased by 0.97% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 22,591 - census
2011 22,502 -0.4% estimation process
2012 22,309 -0.87% estimation process
2013 22,161 -0.67% estimation process
2014 22,109 -0.24% estimation process
2015 22,231 0.55% estimation process
2016 22,539 1.37% estimation process
2017 22,505 -0.15% estimation process
2018 22,478 -0.12% estimation process
2019 22,529 0.23% estimation process
2020 22,375 -0.69% estimation process

Hopewell zip code is 23860. County name: Hopewell, County fips: 51670

Best Things to Do in Hopewell

1 Old City Point Waterfront Park

Rating: 4.5 (274)

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2 Mathis Park

Rating: 4.4 (192)

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Mathis Park

3 Crystal Lake Park

Rating: 4.5 (171)

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Crystal Lake Park

4 City Park

Rating: 4.5 (133)

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City Park

5 Hopewell City Park

Rating: 4.6 (114)

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Hopewell City Park

Where ot Eat in Hopewell

1 Denny's

Rating: 3.3 (1311)

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Denny's

2 Shoney's

Rating: 3.7 (909)

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Shoney's

3 Waffle House

Rating: 3.8 (846)

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Waffle House

4 Starbucks

Rating: 4.2 (553)

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Starbucks

5 Little Caesars Pizza

Rating: 3.7 (441)

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Where to Stay in Hopewell

1 Rodeway Inn At Fort Lee

Rating: 3.2 (528)

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Rodeway Inn At Fort Lee

2 Hampton Inn Hopewell Fort Lee

Rating: 3.9 (298)

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Hampton Inn Hopewell Fort Lee

3 Holiday Inn Express Hopewell - Fort Lee Area, an IHG Hotel

Rating: 3.8 (76)

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Holiday Inn Express Hopewell - Fort Lee Area, an IHG Hotel

Other Places in Hopewell

1 Hopewell City Office

Rating: 5 (1)

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People born in Hopewell (17)

People born in Hopewell, including Virginia politician Joel Broyhill, politician John Randolph of Roanoke, author of children's books and librarian Cynthia Rylant, .

List

  • H. Vinson Synan (American historian) he was born in 01/12/1934
  • John T. Fey (American university President) he was born in 10/03/1917
  • P. J. Berry (American football player) he was born in 18/12/1982
  • Rebecca Beach Smith (United States federal judge) she was born in 01/01/1949
  • Sam Bass (artist) he was born in 20/11/1961
  • Abraham Charnes (American mathematician and economist) he was born in 04/09/1917
  • Michael B. Watson (Virginia politician) he was born in 19/09/1961
  • Matt Garstka (American drummer) he was born in 27/04/1989
  • C. Hardaway Marks (American politician) he was born in 31/01/1921
  • Steve Heretick he was born in 29/05/1960
  • Bettina Ring she was born in 16/10/1963
  • Nelson Barclift he was born in 14/09/1917
  • Doris McGraw Cobb (World War II and Vietnam War veteran) she was born in 01/01/1922
  • Beverly Barksdale Sheppe (American Red Cross Volunteer) she was born in 01/01/1919

Schools in Hopewell

College & universities near Hopewell, VA

Code Name City ZIP
445762 Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Manassas Manassas (VA) 20109
479248 Columbia College Centreville (VA) 20121
445869 Divine Mercy University Sterling (VA) 20166
460376 Fairfax University of America Fairfax (VA) 22030-0000
484923 Dermal Science International Aesthetics and Nail Academy Reston (VA) 20190

Stations (20)

Amtrak & bus stations near Hopewell, VA

Code Name Address Type
MSS Manassas station 9431 West Street RAIL
BCV Burke Centre 10399 Premier Court RAIL
LOR Lorton station 8006 Lorton Road RAIL
WDB Woodbridge station 1040 Express Way RAIL
HFY Harpers Ferry Potomac St. & Shenandoah St. RAIL

Post offices near Hopewell

Post Office Name City ZIP
The Plain Post Office The Plains (VA) 20198

Other places with the same name (6)

Other cities in Fauquier County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fauquier County , VA.

City Name Population Title
Petersburg 30,446 Independent city in Virginia, United States
Warrenton 9,982 Town in Virginia, United States
Remington 661 Incorporated town in Virginia
The Plains 237 Town in Virginia, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Hopewell distances to largest Virginia cities