South Newport News , Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Apprentice School
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 6, 2021
Erected 2019 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number W-171.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 1, 1919.
Location. 36° 58.908′ N, 76° 25.979′ W. Marker is in Newport News, Virginia. It is in South Newport News. Marker is on Washington Avenue just south of 32nd Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3101 Washington Ave, 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. West Avenue Library (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); USS Nimitz (approx. 0.2 miles away); SS United States (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dorothy (approx. 0.2 miles away); USS Newport News (approx. 0.2 miles away); USS Virginia (approx. 0.2 miles away); USS Atlantic (approx. 0.2 miles away); Newport News (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport News.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 6, 2021
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 193 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 7, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.