Lynnhaven, Virginia
Borough in Virginia, United States
36°48′47.7″N 76°4′5.7″W / 36.813250°N 76.068250°W / 36.813250; -76.068250Lynnhaven is one of the seven original boroughs created when the city of Virginia Beach, Virginia was formed in 1963.[1] It is located in the North Central portion of the city.
This area was originally located at the mouth of the Lynnhaven Bay inlet. The name has changed over time. First known as Henry Towne, later Lynn Haven, Pleasure House Point, Bayville, and Chesapeake Beach.
Modern community
Today, the Borough of Lynnhaven is home to Lynnhaven Mall and its related shopping and dining options. Major employers within the area include Stihl and Naval Air Station Oceana and once included Lillian Vernon and the corporate headquarters of Home Quarters Warehouse, and Lynnhaven Marine the largest Watercraft Dealer in Virginia.
City government
The Borough of Lynnhaven is currently represented by James L. Wood on the Virginia Beach City Council.[2]
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City of Virginia Beach- Naval Air Station Oceana
- Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek
- Camp Pendleton
- Fort Story
- Adam Keeling House
- Adam Thoroughgood House
- Association for Research and Enlightenment
- Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum
- Cape Henry Light
- Cape Henry Memorial
- Cavalier Hotel
- Ferry Plantation House
- Francis Land House
- King Neptune statue
- Lynnhaven House
- Military Aviation Museum
- Norwegian Lady Statues
- Tidewater Arboretum
- Upper Wolfsnare
- Virginia Aquarium
- Virginia Beach Convention Center
- Virginia Beach Oceanfront
- Virginia Beach Sportsplex
- Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum
- Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art
- Westin Virginia Beach Town Center
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