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The 250 homes created for these workers were built just west of the intersection of Deep Creek Road and Portsmouth Blvd. Many still stand today and are now recognized as a historic area of Portsmouth.
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Courtesy Bertha Edwards Collection, Portsmouth Public Library. Town of Truxtun houses, ca. 1920s. Houses like the one pictured included a living room, kitchen, and a dining room on the first floor, and two bedrooms and a bathroom on the second floor. Each house was outfitted with electricity and bathroom fixtures. |
Early in its history, Truxtun was recognized as the nation's first government funded Black community and one of Hampton Roads' premiere Black community. Strong social organizations, an excellent school, and aesthetically pleasing homes and gardens allowed Truxtun's residents to enjoy this reputation.
This section will describe much of the early history of this important African-American community. Original photographs and newspaper articles related to Truxtun are also provided.