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1. www.britannica.com › place › Norfolk-VirginiaNorfolk | History, Attractions & Culture | Britannica

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   5 days ago · A lucrative trade developed with Britain and the West Indies, and, in recognition of its commercial importance, Norfolk was presented a silver mace by Lieutenant Governor Robert Dinwiddie in 1753.

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2. www.britannica.com › place › Quincy-MassachusettsQuincy | History, Education & Economy | Britannica

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   Jun 8, 2024 · Quincy, city, Norfolk county, eastern Massachusetts, U.S., on Boston Harbor, just southeast of Boston. In 1625 the site, which was settled by Captain Wollaston, was given the name Mount Wollaston, and a short time afterward, under the leadership of Thomas Morton, it was renamed Merry Mount; in 1627.

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3. www.britannica.com › place › Chesapeake-VirginiaChesapeake | Bay, Wildlife, History | Britannica

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   Jun 23, 2024 · Formed as an independent city in 1963 by a merger of the city of South Norfolk (incorporated 1919) and Norfolk county (created 1636), it is one of the largest (341 square miles [883 square km]) cities in area in the country, encompassing sections of farmland and portions of the Great Dismal Swamp.

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_United_StatesList of United States cities by population - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · This table lists the 336 incorporated places in the United States, excluding the U.S. territories, with a population of at least 100,000 as of July 1, 2023, as estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau. Five states have no cities with populations exceeding 100,000.

5. norfolkarts.net › art_venue › hunter-house-victorianHunter House Victorian Museum - Norfolk Arts

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   Jun 11, 2024 · The Hunter House Victorian Museum is a non-profit 501 (c)3 historic house museum with a mission to educate the public in late nineteenth century decorative arts, Victorian Era culture and early 20th century culture, and the structure’s significance in Norfolk’s local history.

6. archive.british-history.ac.uk › vch › norfA History of the County of Norfolk | British History Online

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   Jun 21, 2024 · A History of the County of Norfolk: Volume 2 Edited by William Page. A part-volume detailing the history of the religious houses of the county, including the cathedral priory of the Holy Trinity at Norwich, and the pilgrimage site of Walsingham.

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   When did Norfolk become a city?

   • Formed as an independent city in 1963 by a merger of the city of South Norfolk (incorporated 1919) and Norfolk county (created 1636), it is one of the largest (341 square miles [883 square km]) cities in area in the country, encompassing sections of farmland and portions of the Great Dismal Swamp.

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   How did Norfolk County get its name?

   • Laid out as a town in 1682 following an act of the Virginia General Assembly (1680) that each county should establish a trade centre, it was named for Norfolk county, England. The land was bought from Nicholas Wise, a carpenter, for 10,000 pounds (4,500 kg) of tobacco.

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   Where is Norfolk Virginia located?

   • Norfolk, independent city and port, southeastern Virginia, U.S. It lies on the Elizabeth River in the Tidewater region, at the mouth of Chesapeake Bay. Norfolk is part of an urban complex that includes the cities of Portsmouth (west), Chesapeake (south), Virginia Beach (east), and, northward across

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   Who bought the land in Norfolk NC?

   • The land was bought from Nicholas Wise, a carpenter, for 10,000 pounds (4,500 kg) of tobacco. For many years Norfolk was a trade outlet for eastern North Carolina (tar, lumber, hides, and tobacco). Later, shipbuilding and ship repairing became important.

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8. www.geodatos.net › en › citiesNorfolk, Virginia, United States - Location, map, facts

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   5 days ago · Monday, July 1 2024. Time Zone: UTC - 4 hours. Time Zone Code: EDT. Daylight saving time: +1 hour until 2024-11-03. Distances. View more. Antipodes. Opposite side of the world from Norfolk (in yellow). View more.