Timeline of Virginia Beach, Virginia

The following is a of the history of the city of Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA.

Prior to 20th century

1607 - English colonists land on beach.
1639 - Lynnhaven Parish Church built.
1720 - Adam Thoroughgood House built (approximate date).
1736 - Old Donation Episcopal Church built.
1750 - Kempsville district established as Kemps Landing (approximate date).
1775 - Battle of Kemp's Landing
1781 - September 5: Battle of the Chesapeake.
1791 - Nimmo Church constructed. It is the oldest church with the original foundation in the area. Bishop Francis Asbury preached there.[10]
1810 - Francis Land House built (approximate date).
1879 - Cape Henry Lighthouse built.
1888 - Oceanfront Boardwalk built.
1891 - Norwegian ship Dictator wrecked offshore.
1900 - Population: 11,192.

2009 - Will Sessoms becomes mayor.
2010 - Population: 437,994 in city; 1,676,822 in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC Metropolitan Statistical Area.
2019 - The Virginia Beach shooting occurs.
2023 - An EF3 tornado rips through the northern edge of the city, damaging or destroying several homes. There was no fatalities and no injuries.

10. "Nimmo Church". Princess Anne County/Virginia Beach Historical Society. Retrieved 2010-09-05.