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Preferred Citation

Copies of the Boush Plan of Norfolk Map, Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary Libraries.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of the Library of Virginia and Mr. J. Goodenow Tyler, III, 2014.

Scope and Contents

Four copies of a 1762 map detailing land that was surveyed for a Mr. Samuel Boush. The land was apportioned into lots to be sold and was located in the borough of Norfolk adjoining Smith's Land, Church Street, and a creek flowing out of the Elizabeth River. The original map is held by the Library of Virginia.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Norfolk (Va.)--History--18th century
• Surveying--Virginia