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Lightships were "floating lighthouses." They were anchored at the entrances to ports, bays and outer limits to off-lying danger areas such as shoals and reefs. These vessels served as aids to navigation. Lightships were originally placed where …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDFN_portsmouth-public-library_Portsmouth-VA.html
The Portsmouth Public Library was established in 1914 primarily due to efforts of the Students Club. The first library was housed in the annex behind the 1846 Courthouse and most of the original collection was donated from the Seaboard Air Line Ra…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDFL_naval-shipyard-museum_Portsmouth-VA.html
Constructed in 1919, this building was used as a maintenance building for the Norfolk County ferries. From 1636 to 1955 the ferries provided service for passengers and their various modes of transportation across the Elizabeth River between Norfol…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDFI_seaboard-air-line-railroad_Portsmouth-VA.html
The Portsmouth & Roanoke Railroad was incorporated in March 1832 and began operations in July 1834 when the first train, pulled by horses, ran a full circuit from Portsmouth to Suffolk. A locomotive replaced the horses later that year. By late 183…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QU_norfolk-county-court-house_Portsmouth-VA.html
Begun 1845, occupied 20 July 1846. The architect, Wm. R. Singleton, a Portsmouth native, also designed the old Norfolk City Court House. This building stands on one of the four corners dedicated for public use in 1752 by Lt. Col. William Crawford,…
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