Zip Code: 23661
District: 10
North: Pear Street
South: Hanover Street
East: Hampton Roads Harbor
West: Kecoughtan Road
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"Get Wythe It!" That slogan, developed by the residents of Olde Wythe, is a welcome invitation to potential residents to move to this beautiful neighborhood nestled on the Hampton Roads River. The neighborhood comes with stunning water views, historical sites, homes with varied architectural designs and prices, majestic tree-lined streets, long time residents mixed with newcomers, and some of the friendliest neighbors you could ever hope to find. Wythe offers 1600 homes in every price range, size and age. The Olde Wythe Neighborhood has one of the largest neighborhood associations in Hampton which is very active: hosting their own website; publishes a quarterly newsletter; hosts 4 special events annually; organizes many beautification projects; and will soon publish a book on the history of the neighborhood.

There is a real sense of community in Olde Wythe creating a hometown atmosphere reminiscent of an era long past, making it a great place to raise a family and grow old. Olde Wythe has a Neighborhood Pool and a beautiful Neighborhood Park. Robinson Park is a hidden treasure where many neighborhood events take place. There are scenic overlooks all along Chesapeake Avenue where residents can sit on benches to enjoy the view of beautiful Hampton Roads.

Olde Wythe is rich in history dating back several hundred years with many historical events and sites. First Church of Kecoughtan was built here in 1616. Several Roads in the neighborhood are named after famous Indians such as Powhatan Parkway, Pocahontas and Pochin Place. Pocahontas was Powhatan's daughter and Pochin was his son. Pochin was chief of the Kicotahn (Kecoughtan) Indians where Captain Newport's men stopped in April of 1607 before proceeding up the river to Jamestown. The oldest house in Olde Wythe is also the oldest inhabited house in the city and dates back to 1849. Clash of the Ironclads, the first battle of the Monitor and the Merrimac in 1862 occurred approximately 1 mile offshore. In 1893, the first golf course in Virginia was built adjacent to Kecoughtan and Hampton.

"Our home was built in 1911... in just a few years we'll be able to throw our house a big birthday party! Any excuse to have fun in Olde Wythe. Closest thing to living in a small town you will find in Hampton Roads. Our neighbors are like family & everyone is your friend."
Staci Carwile

"I think of Wythe as the planned community that it took 100 years to plan. The diversity of architecture and the mature landscaping really sets our neighborhood apart from modern subdivisions and gives it a character that can't be duplicated in a new home community."
Doug Price

"By far, we are in the center of it all - short drives to attractions, and plenty of our own attractions! The best neighborhood in the city, in my opinion. The houses are pleasing to look at, the area is kept clean and we have a neighborhood association that takes pride in everything it supports."
Amanda Price

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• Neighborhood District Commissioners
• Neighborhood Leader Contacts
• Neighborhood Office Staff

• www.oldewythe.org