Portsmouth Public Library, Portsmouth

Name: Portsmouth Public Library
Address: 1220 Gallia St, Portsmouth, 45662, United States
Telephone: (740) 354-5688

#7 among attractions in Portsmouth

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Facts and practical information

The Portsmouth Public Library is a public library located near downtown Portsmouth, Ohio, United States. It has served the city since 1879. The library has four branch locations in Scioto County: Lucasville, New Boston, South Webster, and Wheelersburg. ()

Established: 1879 (145 years ago)Coordinates: 38°44'5"N, 82°59'19"W

Address

1220 Gallia St2nd WardPortsmouth 45662 United States

Contact

(740) 354-5688

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Day trips

Portsmouth Public Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Southern Ohio Museum, Spartan Municipal Stadium, Second Presbyterian Church, Ghosts In The Attic Antique Mall.

0.4 miW
Specialty museum, Art museum, Museum
Southern Ohio Museum, Portsmouth
10 min walk • The Southern Ohio Museum is located in Portsmouth, Ohio, and serves the south and southeastern parts of the state. It is located in the former Security Central Bank Building, which was built in 1918 in the Beaux Arts style. It has been open as a museum since 1979.
0.7 miSE
Sport, Sport venue
Spartan Municipal Stadium, Portsmouth
18 min walk • Spartan Municipal Stadium, formerly known as Universal Stadium, is a stadium in Portsmouth, Ohio. It hosted the National Football League's Portsmouth Spartans from 1930 to 1933, as well as local high school teams.
~720 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Second Presbyterian Church, Portsmouth
4 min walk • The Second Presbyterian Church in Portsmouth, Ohio is a historic church at 801 Waller Street. It was built in 1911 and was a work of architect George W. Kramer. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. As of 2012 the congregation is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church.
0.8 miW
38°43'53"N • 83°0'8"W
Ghosts In The Attic Antique Mall, Portsmouth
20 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
~1830 ftSW
Universities and schools
Shawnee State University, Portsmouth
9 min walk • Shawnee State University is a public university in Portsmouth, Ohio. Established in 1986, Shawnee State is an open admissions university. It is the southernmost member of the University System of Ohio.
0.7 miW
Church
All Saints Episcopal Church, Portsmouth
17 min walk • All Saints Episcopal Church is a historic building in Portsmouth, Ohio.
0.7 miW
Church, Greek Revival architecture
First Presbyterian Church, Portsmouth
18 min walk • First Presbyterian Church is a historic church at 221 Court Street in Portsmouth, Ohio. The Greek Revival church building was constructed in 1849. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
0.5 miW
Church
Evangelical Church of Christ, Portsmouth
14 min walk • Evangelical Church of Christ is a historic church at 701 Fifth Street in Portsmouth, Ohio. It was built in 1886 and added to the National Register in 1987. On January 11, 2020, strong winds knocked over the church's steeple causing damage to its roof.
0.7 miW
Church
St. Mary's Catholic Church, Portsmouth
19 min walk • St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church is a historic church in Portsmouth, Ohio. It was built in 1870 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
0.5 miW
Shopping, Department store
Anderson Brothers Department Store, Portsmouth
13 min walk • Anderson Brothers Department Store is a registered historic building in Portsmouth, Ohio, listed in the National Register on 2001-02-02.
0.6 miW
Church
Bigelow United Methodist Church, Portsmouth
15 min walk • Bigelow United Methodist Church is a historic Methodist church in Portsmouth, Ohio. It was built in 1858 in an Early Romanesque Revival style and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Portsmouth Public Library?

Nearby attractions include Second Presbyterian Church, Portsmouth (4 min walk), Shawnee State University, Portsmouth (9 min walk), Southern Ohio Museum, Portsmouth (10 min walk), Boneyfiddle Commercial District, Portsmouth (13 min walk).