Who took over Bank of Hampton Roads?

Both holding companies — Hampton Roads Bankshares, Inc. and Xenith Bankshares, Inc. jointly announced that they have reached a definitive agreement to merge. The Boards of Directors of each company unanimously approved the transaction.

What was unique about Hampton Roads?

One of the most notable characteristics about Hampton Roads is connection to water. Located on the Eastern Coast of the United States, the region borders the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean and is interwoven with miles of rivers, most notably the James, Elizabeth and York.

What are the cities considered part of Hampton Roads?

Home to more than 1.8 million people, the Hampton Roads region includes the independent cities of Chesapeake, Franklin, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Poquoson, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, and Williamsburg and the counties of Gloucester, Isle of Wight, James City, Mathews, Southampton, Surry*, and York.

What is Hampton Roads famous for?

Hampton Roads is among the world’s largest natural harbors. It is the northernmost major East Coast port of the United States which is ice-free year round. (This status is claimed with the notable exception of the extraordinarily cold winter of 1917, which was the entire U.S.’s coldest year on record.)

How did Hampton Roads get its name?

Even New York City’s moniker, “The Big Apple,” is only about 90 years old. Most sources say the name Hampton Roads originated with the Third Earl of Southampton, Henry Wriothesley, a wealthy English nobleman from the southern port city of Southampton, England. (And a close friend of William Shakespeare.)

Is Richmond in Hampton Roads?

Hampton Roads is at the end of the “crescent of dense population, stretching from Northern Virginia through Richmond.

Why is it called Hampton Roads?

Most sources say the name Hampton Roads originated with the Third Earl of Southampton, Henry Wriothesley, a wealthy English nobleman from the southern port city of Southampton, England. (And a close friend of William Shakespeare.) The earl took an interest in the new English settlement on what is now the Peninsula.

Where should I live in Hampton Roads?

Best Place to Live in Hampton, VA

  1. Buckroe Beach. One of the most underrated beaches in the Hampton Roads area, it’s a great place to live and visit!
  2. Fox Hill.
  3. Northampton.
  4. Greater Wythe.
  5. Willow Oaks.
  6. Downtown.
  7. Coliseum Central.

How many cities are in Hampton Roads?

The seven cities of Hampton Roads are Norfolk, Portsmouth, Newport News, Chesapeake, Hampton, Virginia Beach, and Suffolk.