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Suffolk, Virginia

Suffolk (formerly Constance's Warehouse) is an independent city located in the state of Virginia, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area of Hampton Roads. As of 2012, the city had a total population of 86,463 and a median household income of $57,546. Suffolk is the largest city in Virginia and the largest independent city in the nation, by area.

Located at 36.7413, -76.6099 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Battle of Suffolk (Hill's Point)

The Battle of Suffolk at Hill's Point, also known as the Battle of Fort Huger, took place from April 11 to May 4, 1863, in Suffolk, Virginia, as part of Confederate Lt. Gen. James Longstreet's Tidewater operations during the American Civil War. On April 19, a detachment of the 8th Connecticut and the 89th New York landed on Hill's Point at the confluence of the forks of the Nansemond River.

Located at 36.7149, -76.5829 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Battle of Suffolk (Norfleet House)

The Battle of Suffolk at the Norfleet House Battery took place from April 13 to April 15, 1863, in Suffolk, Virginia, as part of Confederate Lieutenant General James Longstreet's Tidewater operations during the American Civil War. In cooperation with Major General D. H. Hill's advance on Washington, North Carolina, Longstreet with divisions under Major Generals John Bell Hood and George Pickett besieged the Union garrison at Suffolk commanded by Brigadier General John J. Peck.

Located at 36.7597, -76.5671 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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King's Fork High School

King's Fork High School is a fully accredited public high school located in Suffolk, Virginia. It is administered by Suffolk City Public Schools. The school colors are maroon and Vegas gold, and the official mascot is the Bulldog. King's Fork was founded in 2003, and was designed by the architectural firm of Ripley Rodriguez Maddox Motley. It was commissioned by Suffolk City Public Schools due to a widespread economic expansion in sprawl in the western Hampton Roads area.

Located at 36.7845, -76.5928 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Nansemond-Suffolk Academy

Nansemond-Suffolk Academy is an independent school in Suffolk, Virginia, founded in 1966.

Located at 36.7754, -76.6206 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Siege of Suffolk

The Siege of Suffolk was fought around Suffolk, Virginia, from April 11 to May 4, 1863, during the American Civil War.

Located at 36.7591, -76.5867 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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