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Portsmouth is an independent city in southeast Virginia, United States. It lies across the Elizabeth River from Norfolk. As of the 2020 census, the population was 97,915. It is the 9th-most populous city in Virginia and is part of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area.
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One visit to Portsmouth, Virginia and you'll be hooked. Amble along our famous Seawall. Stroll through three centuries of historic neighborhoods.
Portsmouth, independent city and port, southeastern Virginia, U.S. It lies on the south shore of the Elizabeth River, opposite the city of Norfolk (connected by two bridges). The Elizabeth River flows into Hampton Roads and forms part of a fine natural harbour there.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Portsmouth is in Virginia, within the United States of America . Understand. Get in. Portsmouth is primarily served by Norfolk Airport and to a lesser extent, Newport News/Williamsburg Airport. By plane. Norfolk International Airport ( ORF IATA ), 2200 Norview Ave ( one mile east of Interstate 64 Exit 279 ), ☏ +1 757-857-3351.
Phone: (757) 393-5143. Portsmouth, Virginia's historic seaport, is a Coastal Virginia treasure with its collection of antique homes spanning three centuries, its assortment of quirky shops and eclectic, locally owned restaurants, and a spectacular waterfront along the busy Hampton Roads harbor.
Portsmouth History. Portsmouth first explored by Capt. John Smith from Jamestown. July 12th - Site recognized as suitable shipbuilding location by John Wood, a shipbuilder, who petitioned King James for a land grant. Also beginning of regional land grants and settlement as a plantation community.