Portsmouth is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Scioto County. The municipality is located on the northern banks of the Ohio River and east of the Scioto River in Southern Ohio.
Portsmouth is full of history and there are many buildings still standing in the city that date back to the early 1800s. Old churches still stand as a reminder of Portsmouth's past and identity. Along with the Columbia Theater, which was given a major facelift, other buildings include the old monastery, which can be seen for miles, Spartan Stadium, and numerous buildings in the Boneyfiddle Historic District, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Other attractions in Portsmouth include the antique shops, cafes and pubs in the Bonneyfiddle District. One of the main attractions in Portsmouth is the 2,200 foot floodwall mural painted by famed artist Robert Dafford.
Things to See and Do
* Boneyfiddle Historic District
* Clark Planetarium
* Portsmouth floodwall murals – located along Front Street
* Southern Ohio Museum
General information
Cruise Season – May - October
Currency - United States Dollar (USD)
Language – English
Population – 22,000 approx
Land Area - 27.9 km2
Electricity – 2 perpendicular flat pins USA style or with a round pin below
Time - GMT minus five hours
International Country Telephone Code – 1
Travel Links - Portsmouth also offers air services with the Greater Portsmouth Regional Airport (PMH) located in Minford, Ohio, which is approximately 12 miles northeast of the city on State Route 335.
Amtrak offers passenger service to the Portsmouth area under the Cardinal route between New York City and Chicago. The passenger station is located in South Shore, Kentucky across the Ohio River. This is an unmanned station so tickets must be purchased online or if the train stops from the conductor.