Suffolk, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Site of the John Constant House

Photographed by Evan Dwyer, April 12, 2025

1. Site of the John Constant House Marker

Inscription. The John Constant House, circa 1720, was one of the first built in what would become the Town of Suffolk. The property called "Constantia" overlooked Constant's warehouse on the Nansemond River. There was a replica built on this site in 1926 by the Constantia Chapter NSDAR.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1720.

Location. 36° 44.23′ N, 76° 34.78′ W. Marker is in Suffolk, Virginia. It can be reached from Mahan Street 0.1 miles south of Business U.S. 58, on the left when traveling south. Marker is located in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 Mahan Street, Suffolk VA 23434, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Hampton Roads,

specifically in Coastal Virginia,

and in the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Tidewater.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cedar Hill Cemetery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Siege of Suffolk (about 700 feet away); Lafayette’s Tour (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named Riddick's Folly (about 800 feet away); Watering Fountain (about 800 feet away); Confederate Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); Remembrance Garden Monuments (approx. 0.2 miles away); Spanish War Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Suffolk.

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Another marker is no longer nearby. Riddick’s Folly (was about 800 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Evan Dwyer, April 12, 2025

2. Site of the John Constant House Marker

Photographed by Evan Dwyer, April 12, 2025

3. Site of the John Constant House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2025, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 364 times since then and 80 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 26, 2025, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.