Cedar Hill Cemetery (1802)
326 North
Main Street, (757) 923-3880
Originally constructed as "Green Hill Cemetery," this 32 acre expanse of
hilly terrain and ancient cedar trees has many stories to reveal. Self-guided
walking tour. Main entrance located behind the Suffolk Seaboard
Station Museum.
Constant's Wharf (c.1720)
Constance Road & North Main Street
Located on the Nansemond
River, John Constant founded this
important trading center and village known
as Constant's Wharf, which would become
the Town of Suffolk in 1742. A hotel,
conference center, park and marina are
under construction.
First Suffolk Church Site (1753)
The site of the first church erected
in Suffolk is memorialized by a monument
surrounded by towering magnolia trees.
The Church survived the burning of Suffolk
by the British in 1779 but fell to ruin and
was razed by 1802.
Glebe Episcopal Church (1738)
4400 Nansemond
Parkway - Driver Village, (757) 538-8842
One of the oldest landmarks in
northern Suffolk, the church is on the
National Register of Historic Places.
Historic Downtown Churches: Six churches
anchor the downtown historic district.
- Suffolk Christian (1891) - 216 N. Main Street
- St. Mark's Episcopal (1931) - 140 Tynes Street
- St. Paul Episcopal (1895) - 213 N. Main Street
- Main Street United Methodist (1914) - 202 N. Main Street
- First Baptist (1957) - 237 N. Main Street
- The First Baptist (1951) - 112 Mahan Street
Nansemond County Courthouse (1755)
524 North Main Street
The original structure was
completely burned by the British in the
1779, but was rebuilt shortly after the
Revolutionary War. During the Civil War,
the courthouse served as part of the
headquarters for Major General Peck of
the Union Army. In 1837, the courthouse
again burned during the "Great Fire" and
was rebuilt and used until 1998.
Obici House (1870's Farmhouse relocated and expanded)
Sleepy Hole Golf
Course, (757) 923-2360
This 1920s Art Nouveau-style mansion
was built along the Nansemond River by
Amedeo Obici, an Italian immigrant and
founder of Planters Peanuts. The former
home is on the National Register of
Historic Places and currently is under
restoration.
Planter Peanut Center (1889)
West Washington
Street, (757) 539-4411
Step back in time and enjoy the
aroma of peanuts roasted in the shell daily
by a 1936-model roaster. The retail store
offers a wide variety of Planters Peanuts,
candies and other snack products. Gift
packs and shipping. Complimentary
peanut recipes upon request.
Riddick's Folly House Museum (1837)
510 North Main Street, (757) 934-0822
Open: Wednesday - Sunday
Registered with the Virginia Historic
Landmarks Commission and the National
Register of Historic Places. During the
Civil War, this 21-room, Greek Revivalstyle
home served as headquarters for the
Union.
St. John's Episcopal Church (1755)
828 Kings Highway, (757) 255-4168
Located in Chuckatuck Village, this
church is on the National Register of
Historic Places.
Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts
100 West Finney Avenue, (757) 923-0003
Erected in 1922, the architecturally remarkable school has been transformed into the elegant Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts. The 62,880 square foot, state-of-the-art Center features a 500-seat theater for educational, civic and entertainment programs. A ballroom/banquet hall, great hall, art galleries, gift shop, and an on-site restaurant offering catering services are also available. The facility also offers meeting places and classrooms to support the teaching of dance, pottery, textiles, photography, music, literature, aerobics, visual arts and computer technology. A full season of concerts, theatrical productions, film series and children's entertainment runs September to May.
Suffolk Seaboard Station Museum (1885)
326 North Main Street, (757) 923-4750
Open: Wednesday - Sunday
The restored Main Street Station
displays a two-room HO-scale model of
Suffolk in 1907. Railroad memorabilia and
gift shop.
Suffolk Visitor Center at the Historic Prentis House (c.1800)
321 North Main Street, (757) 923-3880
Open: Daily, 9am - 5pm
One of the oldest standing
homes in Suffolk, the three-story structure
has undergone an extensive restoration in
compliance with the Association for the
Preservation of Virginia Antiquities. The
home now serves as the Suffolk Visitor
Center and offices for the Suffolk Division
of Tourism.