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Suffolk, Virginia

Located in Independent City, Virginia, Suffolk was founded in 1742. Mr. Peanut and Planters Peanuts were founded in Suffolk. Suffolk is the largest city by land area in Virginia at 429 square miles.
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Founded 1742 | Population 100,000 | Peak 100,000 (2024) | County Independent City

Top 10 Most Important Events for Suffolk, Virginia

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1742Founded: Colonial port on Nansemond River.
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1912Planters Peanuts: Amedeo Obici founds Planters Peanuts in Suffolk.
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1974Merged with County: City-county consolidation creates huge land area.
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2000Hampton Roads Growth: Suburban expansion from Norfolk area.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1742 Culture
Founded
1912 Business
Planters Peanuts
1974 Government
Merged with County
2000 Business
Hampton Roads Growth

Did You Know?

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Mr. Peanut and Planters Peanuts were founded in Suffolk.
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Suffolk is the largest city by land area in Virginia at 429 square miles.
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The city-county consolidation of 1974 made Suffolk geographically enormous.
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Suffolk is located in Independent City, Virginia.
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Suffolk was founded in 1742.

Famous People from Suffolk, Virginia

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James Avery
Screenwriter, Actor · Born Nov 27, 1945 · Died Dec 31, 2013 (age 68)
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Charlie Byrd
Composer, Guitarist · Born Sep 16, 1925 · Died Nov 30, 1999 (age 74)
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Lewis F. Powell Jr.
Judge, Lawyer · Born Sep 19, 1907 · Died Aug 25, 1998 (age 90)
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Della H. Raney
Military Nurse · Born Jan 10, 1912 · Died Nov 23, 1987 (age 75)
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Rory Sparrow
Basketball Player · Born Jun 12, 1958 · Age 67
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