Population has grown since our sesquicentennial from 15,133 residents to over 28,000 residents today. We are blessed with two outstanding school districts including Gates-Chili for most of the town and Spencerport in portions of western Gates.
Chester is located in Chesterfield County and is bounded by the cities of Richmond, Petersburg, Hopewell and Colonial Heights. Situated between the James and Appomattox Rivers, Chester is rich in history and outdoor experiences. Experience what it was like when the first English settlers moved to America by taking a trip to Henricus Historical Park.
Northumberland County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 12,330. Its county seat is Heathsville. The county is located on the Northern Neck and is part of the Northern Neck George Washington Birthplace AVA winemaking appellation.he area was occupied at the time of English settlement by the Algonquian-speaking historic tribes of the Wicocomico and Chickacoan. The county was created by the Virginia General Assembly in 1648 during a period of rapid population growth and geographic expansion.