Nivison-Ball House

Nivison-Ball House

About

This house was originally located on Crawford and had to be moved when a railroad track was being laid. It was previously thought that the house was built around 1784 but research now shows that it was built closer to 1754. During the War of 1812 it was a barracks. In 1824 General Lafayette was entertained here as well as President Andrew Jackson and his cabinet in 1833.

Details

City of Portsmouth
Historic Site
417 Middle St
Portsmouth, VA 23704

 

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