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1932 - U.S. Post Office and Courthouse built. 1933 - Norfolk Museum of Arts and Sciences opens. 1935 - Norfolk Unit of Virginia State University opens. In 1969, it became Norfolk State College and a university in 1979. 1936 - Foreman Field, a multi-purpose stadium, opens at Old Dominion University.
The history of Norfolk, Virginia as a modern settlement begins in 1636. The city was named after the English county of Norfolk and was formally incorporated in 1736.
Journey back in time with 21 historical maps of Norfolk, dating from 1907 to present day. Explore and discover the history of Norfolk through detailed topographic maps, featuring cities, landmarks, and geographical changes.
- Yes! Every map in our collection can be purchased as a museum-quality print that we meticulously lay out by hand to ensure the highest quality fina...
- Historical maps of Norfolk offer a unique perspective on an area's past, making them invaluable for environmental consultants, surveyors, legal pro...
- Our diverse collection includes detailed topographic maps from the United States Geological Survey's Historical Topographic Map Collection as well...
- We offer advanced features including 3D terrain visualization, georeferencing, customizeable base maps, multi-layering capabilities, and annotation...
- Our platform has over 185,000 fully digitized and interactive maps, and 21 maps available specifically for Norfolk. You can easily filter and searc...
- We welcome contributions! If you have a map that isn't in our collection, reach out to us at hello@pastmaps.com. We can assist with digitizing indi...
- The oldest map of Norfolk in our collection is from 1907.
- Every map in our collection can be freely downloaded as a high-resolution GeoTIFF or GeoPDF file. You can use this file with mapping software or pr...
As a result, huge numbers of colonists perished from disease (many of which they brought with them), unsanitary conditions, and malnutrition. Between 1614 and 1618 or so, potential colonists were much more attracted to the West Indies and Bermuda than they were Virginia.
The city of Norfolk is an important 400-year-old port city and home to the largest naval base in the world. The history of Greater Norfolk coincides with the birth of our nation, and throughout the region, evidence of this important past can be enjoyed today.
Learn about 16,000 years of Virginia history through collections objects, historical articles, video, and our interactive timeline.
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Norfolk (/ ˈ n ɔːr f ʊ k / ⓘ NOR-fuuk, locally / ˈ n ɔː f ɪ k / NAW-fik) is an independent city in Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Norfolk had a population of 238,005, making it the third-most populous city in Virginia after neighboring Virginia Beach and Chesapeake, and the 95th-most populous city in the nation.
