In 1963, the City of South Norfolk and Norfolk County merged through consolidation to form the City of Chesapeake. However, the City's history reaches back to around 1620 with the first English settlement.
Today, Chesapeake is a unique blend of rural and urban centers, providing its citizens with excellent schools, recreational and cultural facilities, and strong municipal leadership.
Learn more about the City's current makeup and plans for the future on the Chesapeake Community Profile story map.
If you are just visiting, our Visitors section offers resources that will help you find plenty of things to see and do in the City.
If you are a new or current resident, the A-Z guide will help you easily find the City services you need.