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Portsmouth, Virginia photo - picture in Portsmouth, Virginia Beach Region County, Virginia
Portsmouth is located on the western side of the Elizabeth River directly across from the City of Norfolk. In 1620, the future site of Portsmouth was recognized as suitable shipbuilding location by John Wood, a shipbuilder, who petitioned King James I of England for a land grant. The surrounding area was soon settled as a plantation community. Portsmouth was founded by Colonel William Crawford, a wealthy merchant and ship owner, who dedicated the four corners of High and Court streets for a church, a market, a courthouse, and a jail. It was established as a town in 1752 by an act of the Virginia General Assembly and was named for Portsmouth, England. |
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| Tags: cities, new england, colonial cities Marker Type: historical markers |
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Last updated: Jan 10 2021 21:18:21 |
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Latitude & Longitude:
36° 51' 40.6692",
-76° 23' 56.6988"
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