Virginia Beach city, Virginia
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At a glance
SummaryThe National Register of Historic Places includes 39 listed properties in the county, first listed in 1966; 2 are also National Historic Landmarks. Most listings are in or near Virginia Beach (Independent City), Virginia Beach, Fort Story.
Summary generated automatically from the source data on this page.
Newspapers
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National Register of Historic Places
NPS NRHP21 of 39 listings mapped; some locations are restricted by NPS to protect sensitive sites.
39 listed properties
| Property | City | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| 37th Street Cottages Historic District | Virginia Beach | 2025 |
| Beach Carousel Motel | Virginia Beach | 2024 |
| Blue Marlin Lodge | Virginia Beach | 2022 |
| Briarwood | Virginia Beach (Independent City) | 2012 |
| CApe Henry (Second Tower) Light Station | Fort Story | 2002 |
| Camp Pendleton-State Military Reservation Historic District | Virginia Beach (Independent City) | 2005 |
| Cape Henry Lighthouse NHL | Virginia Beach (Independent City) | 1966 |
| Cavalier Hotel | Virginia Beach (Independent City) | 2014 |
| Cavalier Shores Historic District | Virginia Beach | 2019 |
| Chesapeake Beach Historic District | Virginia Beach | 2024 |
| Crest Kitchenette Motel | Virginia Beach | 2022 |
| Ferry Plantation House | Virginia Beach (Independent City) | 2005 |
| Green Hill | Virginia Beach (Independent City) | 2013 |
| Hermitage, The | Virginia Beach (Independent City) | 2008 |
| Holland-de Witt Cottage (Additional Documentation and Name Change) | Virginia Beach (Independent City) | 1988 |
| Jefferson Manor Motel Apartments | Virginia Beach | 2021 |
| Keeling House (Additional Documentation) | Virginia Beach (Independent City) | 1973 |
| L & J Gardens Neighborhood Historic District | Virginia Beach | 2022 |
| Land, Francis, House (Additional Documentation) | Virginia Beach (Independent City) | 1975 |
| Land, Francis, House (Boundary Decrease) | Virginia Beach (Independent City) | 2025 |
| Lynnhaven House (Additional Documentation) | Virginia Beach (Independent City) | 1969 |
| Lynnhaven House (Boundary Decrease) | Virginia Beach (Independent City) | 2025 |
| Miller-Masury, Dr. John, House | Virginia Beach (Independent City) | 1997 |
| Murray, Thomas, House | Virginia Beach (Independent City) | 2004 |
| Oceana Neighborhood Historic District | Virginia Beach (Independent City) | 2017 |
| Old Donation Church | Virginia Beach (Independent City) | 1972 |
| Pembroke Manor (Additional Documentation) | Virginia Beach (Independent City) | 1970 |
| Pleasant Hall (Additional Documentation) | Virginia Beach (Independent City) | 1973 |
| Pleasant Ridge School Historic District | Virginia Beach | 2024 |
| Seashore State Park Historic District | Virginia Beach (Independent City) | 2005 |
| Seatack Historic District | Virginia Beach | 2024 |
| Shirley Hall | Virginia Beach (Independent City) | 1999 |
| Thoroughgood House NHL | Virginia Beach (Independent City) | 1966 |
| U.S. Coast Guard Station | Virginia Beach (Independent City) | 1979 |
| Upper Wolfsnare | Virginia Beach (Independent City) | 1975 |
| Weblin House (Additional Documentation) | Virginia Beach (Independent City) | 1974 |
| Weblin House (Boundary Decrease) | Virginia Beach (Independent City) | 2026 |
| Woodhouse House | Virginia Beach (Independent City) | 2007 |
| Woodhurst Neighborhood Historic District | Virginia Beach | 2023 |
Source: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places. Property links open NRHP nomination files at the National Archives.
County formation
Newberry AHCBVirginia Beach (Ic) was formed in 1952 (1952-02-14) from unknown / original county.
Virginia Beach made an independent city from PRINCESS ANNE (extinct).
Source: Newberry Library, Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
Population by decade
CensusVirginia Beach city population from 1960 to 2020 (Census historical series).
| 1960 | 1980 | 2000 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,091 | 262,199 | 425,257 | 459,470 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau historical county population (Forstall 1790–1990) and public-domain / CC0 county population series through 2020.
Cemeteries & historical places
USGS GNIS14 cemeteries and 1 historical populated places (ghost towns / former settlements) recorded in USGS GNIS for this county.
Cemeteries — 14 of 14 listed
| Name |
|---|
| Bethel Cemetery |
| Bethel Cemetery |
| Blackwater Cemetery |
| Charity United Methodist Church Cemetery |
| Colonial Grove Memorial Park |
| Eastern Shore Chapel Cemetery |
| Jones Memorial Park |
| Lane Cemetery |
| Lynnhaven United Methodist Cemetery |
| Nimmo Cemetery |
| Oak Grove Cemetery |
| Princess Anne Memorial Park |
| Rosewood Memorial Park |
| Whitehart Cemetery |
Historical populated places — 1 of 1
| Name |
|---|
| North End |
Source: USGS Geographic Names Information System (public domain). Cemeteries from the 2021 NationalFile archive; historical places from GNIS HistoricalFeatures topical extract.
Historical markers
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