Olde Towne in Portsmouth, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Norfolk County Court House
Erected 1961 by Virginia State Library. (Marker Number Q-8-N.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 20, 1846.
Location. 36° 50.127′ N, 76° 18.062′ W. Marker is in Portsmouth, Virginia. It is in Olde Towne. Marker is at the intersection of Court Street and High Street, on the left when traveling north on Court Street. 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. The 1846 Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Towne Square (within shouting distance of this marker); The Commodore Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Trinity Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Court Street Baptist Church (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Court Street Baptist Church (about 400 feet away); Monumental Methodist Church (about 500 feet away); Portsmouth Public Library (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Portsmouth.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2007, by Laura Troy of Burke, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,118 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 12, 2007, by Laura Troy of Burke, Virginia. 4. submitted on February 14, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.