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Virginia - United States

Portsmouth, Virginia

Portsmouth is located in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area of the U.S. Commonwealth of Virginia. As of 2012, the city had a total population of 97,450. The Norfolk Naval Shipyard, often called the Norfolk Navy Yard, is a historic and active U.S. Navy facility that is actually located in Portsmouth rather than Norfolk; the name "Norfolk" was adopted to avoid confusion with Portsmouth, New Hampshire, where a naval shipyard already existed when the Virginia facility opened.

Located at 36.8311, -76.3456 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Cities in Virginia, Portsmouth, Virginia, Populated places in Virginia with African American majority populations, Hampton Roads

Norfolk Naval Shipyard

The Norfolk Naval Shipyard, often called the Norfolk Navy Yard and abbreviated as NNSY, is a U.S. Navy facility in Portsmouth, Virginia, for building, remodeling, and repairing the Navy's ships. It's the oldest and largest industrial facility that belongs to the U.S. Navy as well as the most multifaceted. Located on the Elizabeth River, the yard is just a short distance upriver from its mouth at Hampton Roads. The name was changed from Gosport Shipyard in 1862.

Located at 36.8153, -76.2972 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Military facilities in Virginia, Military Superfund sites, Buildings and structures in Portsmouth, Virginia, United States Navy bases, United States Navy shipyards, Superfund sites in Virginia

Lambert's Point

Lamberts Point is a point of land on the south shore of the Elizabeth River near the downtown area of the independent city of Norfolk in the South Hampton Roads region of eastern Virginia, United States. It includes a large coal exporting facility, a residential area, and a golf course.

Located at 36.8747, -76.3235 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Coal terminals, Geography of Norfolk, Virginia, Headlands of Virginia

Downtown Tunnel

The Downtown Tunnel on Interstate 264 crosses the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River in the South Hampton Roads area. It links the independent City of Portsmouth with the independent City of Norfolk. In conjunction with the Berkley Bridge, the Downtown Tunnel connects to Interstate 464 to the City of Chesapeake and a continuation I-264 to the downtown and Waterside areas of Norfolk, and on to Virginia Beach.

Located at 36.8329, -76.2936 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Tunnels in Virginia, Intracoastal Waterway, Transportation in Norfolk, Virginia, Transportation in Portsmouth, Virginia, Tunnels completed in 1952

Midtown Tunnel (Virginia)

The Midtown Tunnel crosses the main channel of the Elizabeth River in the South Hampton Roads area of Virginia where it is one of two tunnels that link the cities of Norfolk and Portsmouth. It carries U.S. Highway 58 and operates without tolls.

Located at 36.8586, -76.3133 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Tunnels in Virginia, Intracoastal Waterway, Transportation in Norfolk, Virginia, Transportation in Portsmouth, Virginia, Tunnels completed in 1962

WVEC

WVEC is the ABC affiliate television station for the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, which includes Norfolk, Portsmouth, Newport News, and the surrounding area. It is licensed to Hampton, with its main studio in downtown Norfolk. Its transmitter is located in Suffolk, Virginia. The station broadcasts on channel 13, and is owned by the Belo Corp. It also serves the Albemarle Region of the northern Inner Banks of North Carolina.

Located at 36.856, -76.3026 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Television stations in the Hampton Roads market, ABC network affiliates, Me-TV affiliates, Channel 13 digital TV stations in the United States, Television channels and stations established in 1953

Jordan Bridge

Jordan Bridge was a tolled highway lift bridge which carried State Route 337 over the southern branch of the Elizabeth River from the City of Portsmouth into the City of Chesapeake in South Hampton Roads, Virginia. Opened in 1928, it was privately built by an organization led by South Norfolk businessmen Wallace and Carl Jordan. It was later renamed the Jordan Bridge, principally to honor long-standing manager Carl M. Jordan.

Located at 36.8084, -76.2901 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Intracoastal Waterway, Toll bridges in Virginia, Bridges completed in 1928, Vertical lift bridges, Bridges in Chesapeake, Virginia, Road bridges in Virginia

Hodges Ferry Bridge

Hodges Ferry Bridge carries State Route 337 across the western branch of the Elizabeth River in the independent city of Chesapeake in the South Hampton Roads region of southeastern Virginia. At the point it crosses the western branch, Route 337 is also named Portsmouth Boulevard.

Located at 36.8237, -76.3979 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Bridges in Chesapeake, Virginia, Road bridges in Virginia

Lambert's Point Deperming Station

Lambert's Point Deperming Station is a United States Navy deperming facility located in the Elizabeth River just off Lambert's Point, Norfolk, Virginia, United States. It was built in the mid-1940s and services the U.S. Atlantic Fleet. The station, which is administered by Naval Station Norfolk, consists of two parallel pile-supported piers, roughly 1140 ft. (345 m.

Located at 36.8671, -76.3324 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Mine warfare countermeasures, United States Navy facilities, Buildings and structures in Norfolk, Virginia, Military facilities in Virginia

WUSH

WUSH is a Country formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Poquoson, Virginia, serving Hampton Roads. The station is owned and operated by Sinclair Telecable, Inc.

Located at 36.8608, -76.3536 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Radio stations in the Hampton Roads-Tidewater area, Country radio stations in the United States, Radio stations established in 2001

Lambert Point Light

The Lambert Point Light was a small screwpile lighthouse in Norfolk, Virginia; it was built in 1872. The lighthouse was meant to serve the increased shipping traffic on the Elizabeth River, and initially was designed with six piles. The plans were changed when five surplus piles were found; in the end the structure was square, and sat on these five piles. The building was painted brown, and showed a red light from a fifth-order Fresnel lens.

Located at 36.875, -76.331 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Lighthouses completed in 1872, Lighthouses in Virginia, Buildings and structures in Norfolk, Virginia

WNSB

WNSB is an Mainstream Urban formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Norfolk, Virginia, serving the Hampton Roads. WNSB is owned and operated by Norfolk State University Board of Visitors. The station is run primarily by students in the Mass Communications and Journalism Department.

Located at 36.7756, -76.3864 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Radio stations in Norfolk, Virginia, Urban contemporary radio stations, Norfolk State University, College radio stations in Virginia, NPR member stations, Radio stations established in 1980

I. C. Norcom High School

I.C. Norcom High School is a public high school located in Portsmouth, Virginia. It is administered by Portsmouth City Public Schools. The school colors are maroon and grey, and the nickname is the Greyhounds. The school was named after Israel Charles Norcom, its first supervising principal. I. C. Norcom High School is located at 1801 London Boulevard conveniently located between the revitalized downtown and the Midtown Tunnel. It was opened September, 1997 under the leadership of Mr.

Located at 36.8361, -76.3197 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Schools in Portsmouth, Virginia, Educational institutions established in 1913, Historically segregated African-American schools in the United States, Public high schools in Virginia, Magnet schools in Virginia

Woodrow Wilson High School (Portsmouth, Virginia)

Woodrow Wilson High School is a public high school located in Portsmouth, Virginia. It is administered by Portsmouth City Public Schools. The school colors are royal blue, orange, and white, and the nickname is the Presidents.

Located at 36.8151, -76.3814 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Schools in Portsmouth, Virginia, Educational institutions established in 1888, Public high schools in Virginia

Club Lake Ahoy

Club Lake Ahoy was a water park situated within a man-made lake located in current day Chesapeake, Virginia. Many of the amusements contained in this park would by today's standards be considered dangerous. Huge metal towers with high dive platforms and Zip-cable rides over twenty feet high in the air dotted the lake. It has since been acquired by the City of Chesapeake and is under review for redevelopment as a City park.

Located at 36.8039, -76.4004 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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History of Chesapeake, Virginia, Water parks in Virginia

WPCE

WPCE is a Black Gospel formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Portsmouth, Virginia, serving Hampton Roads. WPCE is owned and operated by Willis Broadcasting Corporation.

Located at 36.8292, -76.3231 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Radio stations in the Hampton Roads-Tidewater area, Gospel radio stations in the United States, Christian radio stations in the United States, Radio stations established in 1964

Town Point Park

. Town Point Park is a 7-acre waterfront city park on the Elizabeth River in Norfolk, Virginia, USA. The park hosts major outdoor concerts, award-winning festivals and special events each year to include Norfolk Harborfest, Bayou Boogaloo, and 4th of July Celebrations. Norfolk Festevents programs Town Point Park on behalf of the City of Norfolk. Located in the park are The Homecoming and the Armed Forces Memorial.

Located at 36.8456, -76.2944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Virginia Municipal and County Parks, Urban public parks, Parks in Norfolk, Virginia

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth

The Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP), formerly Naval Hospital Portsmouth, is a United States Navy medical center in Portsmouth, Virginia, United States. It is the oldest continuously running hospital in the Navy medical system. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:36.844450|-76.305242||||||| |primary |name= }}

Located at 36.8445, -76.3052 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Hospitals in Virginia, Military hospitals in the United States, United States Navy facilities, Buildings and structures in Portsmouth, Virginia, 1827 establishments in the United States, Hospitals established in 1827, National Register of Historic Places in Portsmouth, Virginia

St. Julien's Creek Annex

St. Julien's Creek Annex (SJCA) is a U.S. naval support facility that provides administrative offices, light industrial shops, and storage facilities for tenant naval commands. Its primary mission is to provide a radar testing range (35 acres or 141,640 m) and various administrative and warehousing structures for the Norfolk Naval Station.

Located at 36.7889, -76.3139 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Military facilities in Virginia, United States Navy bases, Military Superfund sites, Buildings and structures in Chesapeake, Virginia, Superfund sites in Virginia

Bide-A-Wee Golf Course

Bide-A-Wee Golf Course is an 18-hole municipal public golf course founded by former PGA Champion Chandler Harper in 1956 located in and owned by the city of Portsmouth, Virginia.

Located at 36.8029, -76.3398 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Golf clubs and courses in Virginia, Portsmouth, Virginia, Visitor attractions in Portsmouth, Virginia

Evergreen Memorial Park (Portsmouth, Virginia)

Evergreen Memorial Park is a cemetery in Portsmouth, Virginia.

Located at 36.835, -76.3431 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Portsmouth, Virginia, Cemeteries in Virginia

Southern Branch Elizabeth River

The Southern Branch Elizabeth River is a 14.5-mile-long, primarily tidal river in the U.S. state of Virginia. It flows from south to north through the city of Chesapeake and forms the boundary between the cities of Portsmouth and Chesapeake for its northernmost 3 miles . It is a tributary of the Elizabeth River, connecting to the harbor of Hampton Roads to the north.

Located at 36.8094, -76.29 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Rivers of Virginia

Western Branch Elizabeth River

The Western Branch Elizabeth River is a 7.0-mile-long tidal river located in the city of Portsmouth, Virginia, in the United States. It is a tributary of the Elizabeth River, part of the harbor of Hampton Roads in southeastern Virginia.

Located at 36.8489, -76.3578 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Rivers of Virginia

EVMC / Fort Norfolk (Tide station)

EVMC / Fort Norfolk is a station on the Tide Light Rail starter line in Norfolk, Virginia. Fort Norfolk / Medical Center Station is the western terminus of the line. It is situated at the intersection of Brambleton and Colley Avenues, just west of downtown and south of the historic Ghent district.

Located at 36.8588, -76.3036 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Tide Light Rail stations, Railway stations opened in 2011

Angelos Bible College

Angelos Bible College was an unaccredited Bible college in Portsmouth, Virginia. The college was founded by Calvary Evangelical Baptist Church and was a member of Association of Christian Schools International. Classes were held in the church's facilities. The college graduated its first class in 2001.

Located at 36.7921, -76.3439 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Unaccredited Christian universities and colleges in the United States, Baptists in Virginia, Baptist universities and colleges in the United States, Educational institutions established in 1984, Universities and colleges in Virginia