Portsmouth, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Norfolk Naval Shipyard
Erected 1996 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number Q 8-r.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, US Revolutionary • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 17, 1833.
Location. 36° 49.613′ N, 76° 17.824′ W. Marker is in Portsmouth, Virginia. Marker is on Lincoln Street east of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Portsmouth VA 23704, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Norfolk Naval Shipyard (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Norfolk Naval Shipyard (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Norfolk Naval Shipyard (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Norfolk Naval Shipyard (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Norfolk Naval Shipyard (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Norfolk Naval Shipyard (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Norfolk Naval Shipyard (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Norfolk Naval Shipyard (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Portsmouth.
Also see . . .
1. NNSY History. Norfolk Naval Shipyard (Submitted on September 2, 2014.)
2. Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Wikipedia (Submitted on September 2, 2014.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2014, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 486 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 2, 2014, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.