South Newport News , Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Headquarters, Hampton Roads
Port of Embarkation, U. S. Army
Erected 1967 by Newport News Historical Committee.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Spanish-American • War, World I • War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Corporation of Newport News series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1915.
Location. 36° 58.636′ N, 76° 25.945′ W. Marker is in Newport News, Virginia. It is in South Newport News. Marker is at the intersection of West Avenue and 25th Street, on the left when traveling west on West Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newport News VA 23607, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Newport News Victory Arch (within shouting distance of this marker); Victory Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); The Victory Arch (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome Home (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Victory Arch (within shouting distance of this marker); Warwick Hotel 1883-1961 (within shouting distance of this marker); Newport News (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Great Confederate Naval Victory (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport News.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,669 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 3, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.