Back in 1609, Native Americans lived off the bountiful land in Suffolk. The Nansemond river, the commerce it helped create, and the English settlers who recognized the opportunity they would have here, gave birth to the Town of Suffolk in 1742. In 1912, an Italian immigrant named Amedeo Obici, moved from Pennsylvania to Suffolk and opened Planters Nut and Chocolate Company and so Suffolk became the 'birthplace' of Mr. Peanut, the mascot of Planters' Peanuts. Today, Suffolk remains a major peanut processing center and transportation hub.
Suffolk
As of the census[15] of 2020, there were 94,324 people residing in Suffolk and according to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 429 square miles (1,110 km2), of which 400 square miles (1,000 km2) is land and 29 square miles (75 km2) (6.7%) is water. It is the largest city in Virginia by land area and second-largest by total area. Part of the Great Dismal Swamp is located in Suffolk.
Living in Suffolk
Suffolk is divided politically into seven boroughs, one corresponding to the former city of Suffolk and one corresponding to each of the six magisterial districts of the former Nansemond County. The boroughs are Chuckatuck, Cypress, Holy Neck, Nansemond, Sleepy Hole, Suffolk, and Whaleyville.n modern times,
Suffolk remains a major peanut processing center and railroad and highway transportation hub. It hosts a diverse combination of industrial, manufacturing, distribution, retail, and hospitality businesses, as well as active farming. In the summer of 2013, Suffolk became home to the Naval Network Warfare Command, NNWC Global Network Operations Center Detachment, Navy Cyber Defense Operations Command and Navy Cyber Forces. These commands have been considered a boom to north Suffolk, bringing an estimated 1,000 additional employees, counting military, civilians and contractors.
Home to River front Golf course, Designer Tom Doak sculpted the beautiful layout to take full advantage of the natural beauty surrounding it. It is a magnificent waterfront golf design. All but three of the 18 holes are bordered on one side by natural features, whether tidal marshes skirting along its fairways or undulating greens at water’s edge – with beach bunkers on three sides. Mature pines, oaks and sycamores overhang the marsh, adding beauty and majesty to the design. Riverfront has been voted 5 Stars by Golf Digest and ranked #6 in the Commonwealth of Virginia by Golfweek.
Things to Consider
When choosing a community to live in, the best area for you, might look very different than for someone else. Here are some things to always consider while you are searching.
Commuting - Be aware of travel times? Rush hour traffic in the Hampton Roads area along with the tunnels and bridges should always be considered when choosing a location.
School Districts - If you have children in the public schools you will want to check out Great Schools.org to help you when selecting a neighborhood.
Community - Are you looking for a neighborhood with amenities like clubhouse, swimming pool, community activities, beach, boat or water access?
Resale - It is always wise to consider resale when you are looking for your home. Location is important is as important as home features.
