Portsmouth City Map, Virginia

The independent city of Portsmouth located within the commonwealth of Virginia, is situated on the western banks of the Elizabeth River, opposite to the important naval city of Norfolk. The city’s location…




The independent city of Portsmouth located within the commonwealth of Virginia, is situated on the western banks of the Elizabeth River, opposite to the important naval city of Norfolk.

The city’s location immediately on the banks of the Elizabeth River gives it access to immense water area and has thus, given rise to the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. This naval base, located at Portsmouth, is the center where all ships that ply from Norfolk are built and repaired. Civilization arrived in Portsmouth after the British colonial rulers decided to build a shipbuilding yard in the region with a plantation nearby so as to start community life. The region around the plantation developed into a full-fledged town in the year 1752, when wealthy ship-owner William Crawford, founded it.

However, the cities of Norfolk and Portsmouth were originally part of the same administration but, several reasons led to the breaking apart of both cities into separate entities in 1858. The naval yard of Portsmouth gained its present name of the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, after the historical event of the American Civil War, when it was captured by Confederate forces. The city of Portsmouth served as the county seat of Norfolk County until 1963 but the formation of Chesapeake transferred the county capital to the new city. The stagnant economy of Portsmouth city received a boost during the beginning of the 21st century when the arrival of newer industries led to development in the downtown area of Portsmouth. To serve this growing economy, the government of Virginia, is funding for the simultaneous development of infrastructure in the region.

Educational institute in Portsmouth

Churchland High School Tidewater Community College – Portsmouth Campus
Churchland Middle School William E Waters Middle School
Portsmouth Christian School Woodrow Wilson High School

 

Hospitals in Portsmouth

Family Birth Center Naval Medical Center Portsmouth

 

Hotels in Portsmouth

Comfort Inn Olde Town Renaissance Portsmouth Norfolk Waterfront

 

Parks in Portsmouth

Cavalier Manor Park Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve
Churchland Park Links at City Park
Columbia Park Woodland Park

 

Point of interest in Portsmouth

Atlantis Games & Comics Oldskool Video Games & More
Bella Pizza Planet Fitness
Bide-A-Wee Golf Course Portsmouth Marine Terminals
Burger King Portsmouth Pavilion
Chick-fil-A Scott Center Annex
China One Still Worldly Eclectic Tapas
Churchland Library Stove, The Restaurant
Country Favorites Taco Bell
Craney Island US Naval Supply Center The Wheelhouse
G-Force Portsmouth The World Famous Blue Horseshoe Tattoo
IHOP US Coast Guard
Little Caesars Pizza Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
Norfolk Naval Shipyard

 

Shopping Center in Portsmouth

Food Lion Navy Exchange
Goodwill High Street Retail Store Ollie’s Bargain Outlet
Harris Teeter Walmart Supercenter

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