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Colonial Heights, city (1990 pop. 16,064), in, but independent of, Chesterfield co., SE Va.; inc. as a city 1948. Chemicals, metal products, and whiskey are manufactured and peanuts, grain, soybeans, and tobacco are grown. Of particular interest is the Violet Bank Library and Museum and the giant cucumber tree in front of it. In 1864, during the Civil War, Gen. Robert E. Lee made his headquarters under the tree while directing the defense of besieged Petersburg (across the Appomattox River from Colonial Heights). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Officer Eric Allen of the Colonial Heights, Virginia, Police Department responded to a call involving a young girl who had fallen through ice-covered water that filled a deep gravel pit. ; Margie Brumm of Glendale; and Jean Battles of Colonial Heights, Va. Niekamp, 54, will replace Joseph Cox, who is resigning to take a similar job with Colonial Heights City Schools in Virginia, where he grew up. |
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