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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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Battles of Longstreet's Tidewater Campaign of the American Civil War, Battles of the Eastern Theater of the American Civil War, Inconclusive battles of the American Civil War, Suffolk, Virginia, Virginia in the American Civil War, Conflicts in 1863, 1863 in Virginia

Nansemond, Virginia

Nansemond is an extinct independent city which was located in the State of Virginia in the United States from 1972 until 1974. It was created from Nansemond County, Virginia, and is now part of the independent city of Suffolk, Virginia.

Located at 36.7672, -76.5308 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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1972 establishments in the United States, 1974 disestablishments, Boroughs of Suffolk, Virginia, Former municipalities in Virginia, Lost cities and towns, Suffolk, Virginia communities

Nansemond River High School

Nansemond River High School is a public secondary school in Suffolk, Virginia. It opened in September 1990 and originally consisted of students from three of the four former high schools of Suffolk, VA, John F. Kennedy High School, John Yeates High School, and Suffolk High School. Nansemond River opened its doors to approximately 1700 students. The student population swelled to nearly 2000 students in the year of 2003, and in 2004, a new high school, King's Fork, was formed.

Located at 36.8018, -76.5181 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1990, Schools in Suffolk, Virginia, Public high schools in Virginia

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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International Baccalaureate schools in Virginia, Educational institutions established in 2003, Schools in Suffolk, Virginia, Public high schools in Virginia

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 2 miles away.
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Battles of Longstreet's Tidewater Campaign of the American Civil War, Battles of the Eastern Theater of the American Civil War, Inconclusive battles of the American Civil War, Naval battles of the American Civil War, Sieges of the American Civil War, Virginia in the American Civil War, Conflicts in 1863, 1863 in Virginia