Watts House

Watts House

About

Colonel Dempsey Watts built this house in 1799. It was originally constructed on a hill between Dinwiddie and Washington but moved to its present location in 1808. Congressman Henry Clay, Chief Blackhawk, and and President Andrew Jackson have all been entertained in this Virginia historical site.

Details

City of Portsmouth
Historic Site
North and Dinwiddie Streets
Portsmouth, VA 23704

 

In the Area

1832 Cedar Grove Cemetery
Effingham Street and Fort Lane
Portsmoth
The Pass House
422 Crawford St
Portsmouth