South Newport News , Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Pearl Mae Bailey
Singer - Actress - Scholar
In 1985 this branch library was named to honor this outstanding native, Newport Newsian and American.
W. T. M.
Erected 1989 by Newport News Historical Committee.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Entertainment • Peace • Women. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #37 Richard M. Nixon, the Former U.S. Presidents: #40 Ronald Reagan, and the Virginia, Corporation of Newport News series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is March 29, 1918.
Location. 36° 59.102′ N, 76° 24.785′ W. Marker is in Newport News, Virginia. It is in South Newport News. Marker is on Wickham Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2510 Wickham Avenue, 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. Norvleate Downing-Gross (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ella Jane Fitzgerald (about 400 feet away); Phillis Wheatley (about 700 feet away); Ella Fitzgerald (approx. 0.4 miles away); Annie Belle Daniels (approx. 0.4 miles away); Pearl Bailey (approx. 0.4 miles away); James A. Fields House (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named James A. Fields House (approx. half a mile 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 April 29, 2016, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 408 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 29, 2016, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.