About Portsmouth

• Missy Elliott, a Grammy-winning rapper, hails from Portsmouth.
• The First Continental Navy shipyard was founded here in 1767.
• Its strategic location on the Elizabeth River spurred naval development.
• Portsmouth hosts the oldest operating Naval Hospital in the U.S.
• The Great Fire of 1861 destroyed much of downtown Portsmouth.
• Named in 1752 for Portsmouth, England, birthplace of founder William Crawford.
• Home to approximately 97,000 residents, fewer than nearby Norfolk.
• Elevation averages 16 feet, making it susceptible to flooding.
• Shipbuilding and the naval industry are vital to the local economy.
• A city with a blend of maritime history and Southern charm.
• The Norfolk Tides, a Triple-A baseball team, play nearby.
• I.C. Norcom High School won the boys' basketball state championship in 2015.

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