Historical Truxtun Civic League

If you search the archives of the Journal & Guide,The Portsmouth Star(Color Notes) The Virginian Pilot, and the Current you will find many stories telling the history of Truxtun. This page feature just a few. To read the full stories click  links provided.

In 1921 Dr A.C. Johnson and other black leaders in Truxtun lead a drive to build a Hospital to serve Portsmouth's Black community.
 Story above is about The new Truxtun School.

These stories can be found in the Journal & Guide under Truxtun News

You can also find many stories on Truxtun in the Virginian Pilot. (Current Section).

To find out more about early Truxtun Link to www.Racetimeplace.com/mirror/truxtun.