Suffolk is Virginia's largest city because of its 430 square miles of rich land. This city is named after Governor William Gooch's home of Suffolk County, England.
This city is also a major peanut processing center and transportation hub. Historical sites that you might enjoy include Riddick's Folly, the Seaboard Airline Passenger Station, and more.
Located in the Hampton Roads area, Suffolk is just minutes from Portsmouth, Norfolk, Newport News, and Virginia Beach.