13 Facts About Portsmouth Virginia

Norfolk Naval Shipyard and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth are historic and active US Navy facilities located in Portsmouth.

In 1620, the future site of Portsmouth Virginia was recognized as suitable shipbuilding location by John Wood, a shipbuilder, who petitioned King James I of England for a land grant.

The Gosport Shipyard at Portsmouth was owned by the Commonwealth of Virginia after the American Revolutionary War and was sold to the new United States federal government.

In early 1862, the Confederate ironclad warship CSS Portsmouth Virginia was rebuilt using the burned-out hulk of USS Merrimack.

Portsmouth Virginia engaged the Union ironclad USS Monitor in the famous Battle of Hampton Roads during the Union blockade of Hampton Roads.

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Portsmouth Virginia continued as the county seat of Norfolk County until 1963 when the new city of Chesapeake was formed in a political consolidation with the city of South Norfolk.

One of the older cities of Hampton Roads, in the early 21st century, Portsmouth Virginia was undergoing moderate urban renewal in the downtown.

Formerly the Naval Hospital Portsmouth Virginia, the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Virginia is a United States Navy medical center adjacent to the Olde Towne Historic District and Park View Historic District.

Portsmouth Virginia was replaced by Angela Greene who serves as interim chief.

Ten Portsmouth Virginia policemen have died in the line of duty, the first in 1871.

Portsmouth Virginia is served by a variety of radio stations on the AM and FM dials, with towers located around the Hampton Roads area.

Portsmouth Virginia is primarily served by the Norfolk International Airport, now the region's major commercial airport.

Portsmouth Virginia is served by Interstate 264 and Interstate 664, which is part of the Hampton Roads Beltway.