Chesterfield County

Discover the beauty of Chesterfield County!

With over 300,000 residents and having the distinction of being named the 4th largest municipality in the state of Virginia, there MUST be a reason why so many home buyers are flocking to Chesterfield County!

With the northern section of the county dubbed the “South Side,” it is included as part of the Richmond Metro area with close proximity to the city. The southern and eastern portion of the county is situated in the Tri-Cities area, bordering Petersburg. As Chesterfield County is conveniently located between the City of Richmond and Petersburg, it is a terrific destination for commuters.

Rich in history, this once coal mining town is known for several “firsts,” such as: the first area in Virginia to have a substantial graveled roadway and establishing the first railroad in the state. In addition, the county borders two rivers, The James River and the Appomattox River, providing great entertainment for water and nature lovers alike.

Chesterfield County has received many accolades over the years:

* Named the “17th Best Place to Live in America” by the American City Business Journals

*Chesterfield County Public Schools was bestowed the Blue Ribbon Award by the U.S. Department of Education

*Received 10 achievement awards from the National Association of Counties in 2012

Chesterfield County also has plenty of recreational and tourism attractions, such as 8 golf courses, the year-round ice skating center the Ice Zone, The Metro Richmond Zoo, the Southside Speedway, and is home to the Virginia State University!

For a calendar of events and to receive more information on Chesterfield County, please visit: County of Chesterfield

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