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Hopewell, Fauquier County, Virginia
Hopewell, Fauquier County, Virginia is located in Northern Virginia
Hopewell, Fauquier County, Virginia
Hopewell, Fauquier County, Virginia
Location in Northern Virginia
Hopewell, Fauquier County, Virginia is located in Virginia
Hopewell, Fauquier County, Virginia
Hopewell, Fauquier County, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Hopewell, Fauquier County, Virginia is located in the United States
Hopewell, Fauquier County, Virginia
Hopewell, Fauquier County, Virginia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Virginia
County Fauquier
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)

Hopewell is a small place in Fauquier County, Virginia, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it does not have its own local government, like a city or town would. Instead, it is managed by the larger Fauquier County government.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a group of homes or businesses that are not part of an official city or town. These areas are usually governed by the county they are in. For example, in Hopewell, services like roads, police, and fire departments are handled by Fauquier County. People living in unincorporated communities still pay taxes to the county. They also follow county rules and regulations.

Where is Hopewell Located?

Hopewell is found in the state of Virginia. It is specifically located within Fauquier County. This county is in the northern part of Virginia. The community sits at an elevation of about 679 feet (207 meters) above sea level. This means it's a bit higher up than places at sea level.

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