The legacy of Portsmouth is a rich one. From it's earliest days as a vital seaport to its quaint neighborhoods of today, Portsmouth is an attractive place to live.
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Portsmouth has a population of 103,970 and is located on 45.5 Sq.miles of real estate. With a real estate tax of 1.30% and personal property tax of 4.35%. It has 26 schools, 1 college and one regional shopping mall and 16 recreation centers
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The city's colorful history blends comfortably with a relaxed lifestyle. Folks enjoy the charm of the 19th century revitalized Old Towne district with its concentration of antique houses as well as the Churchland area's newer homes.
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Over its nearly 375-year history Portsmouth has contributed to seafaring commerce by building and repairing ships. While the oldest continuously operated shipyard in the world, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, is in Portsmouth, so are sophisticated high-tech industries that are just a few years old.
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There are many things to do to relax in Portsmouth. The Portsmouth Children's Museum is really for the entire family. The museum's planetarium is one of the best of its type in the country, and with a breathtaking laser show, attracts people from all over the region. The Portsmouth Lightship Museum really is an old lightship and portrays how these important ships guided other vessels into port.
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