National Register of Historic Places

South Norfolk Historic District

Chesapeake (Independent City), Chesapeake County, Virginia
Listed
January 27, 1989
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
88003133

About this property

South Norfolk Historic District is a national historic district located at Chesapeake, Virginia. The district encompasses 668 contributing buildings and 1 contributing site in what started as a planned community of Norfolk County, Virginia and grew to become an independent city. South Norfolk was never part of Norfolk, Virginia. In fact, the two cities are separated by the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River. South Norfolk is a primarily residential district that was developed between 1890 and 1930. The dwellings include representative examples of the Colonial Revival, Stick Style, and Queen Anne styles. The district also includes several churches, a school, a park, and a small local business district. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.

Location

Chesapeake (Independent City), Chesapeake County, Virginia
36.81759, -76.27535

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Drydock No. 1
Early Republic
1 mi
Berkley North Historic District (Additional Documentation)
Civil War
1.2 mi
Quarters A, B, and C, Norfolk Naval Shipyard
Industrial
1.4 mi
Seaboard Coastline Building
Industrial
1.7 mi
LIGHTSHIP No. 101, PORTSMOUTH
Industrial
1.8 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Craney Island (Jun 22 1813)
1813Early Republic
2.8 mi

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When was South Norfolk Historic District listed on the National Register?

South Norfolk Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 27, 1989.

What type of historic resource is South Norfolk Historic District?

South Norfolk Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for South Norfolk Historic District?

The period of significance for South Norfolk Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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