Rochesterville was a village in Gates until Nathaniel T Rochester presented the application of incorporation to the Legislature which was approved 1817 and by 1822 the name was legally changed to Rochester. We are the geographic center of Monroe County and easy access exists to expressways in all parts of town.
Chester, Virginia. Chester is a census-designated place (CDP) in Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States. The population was 20,987 at the 2010 census.
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.