Central Newport News , Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Hilton Village Trolley Roundabout
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, August 9, 2022
1. Hilton Village Trolley Roundabout Marker
Inscription.
Hilton Village Trolley Roundabout. . During World War I, electric streetcar service was extended by the Newport News and Hampton Railway Gas and Electric Company to the newly built community of Hilton Village in the countryside of Warwick County. The first run to Hilton was on September 30, 1918. This loop, then opposite the main gate of Camp Morrison, provided the turnaround for the streetcar to give reliable transportation to shipyard workers and their families to the urban core., The great storm of 1933 washed out a large portion of the tracks on Chesapeake Avenue in Hampton, forcing its abandonment. The Hilton-Morrison run was also gradually abandoned in favor of modern bus service. By 1950 all the track had been removed. This asphalt loop, now used by automobiles, is a reminder of former times.
During World War I, electric streetcar service was extended by the Newport News and Hampton Railway Gas and Electric Company to the newly built community of Hilton Village in
the countryside of Warwick County. The first run to Hilton was on September 30, 1918. This loop, then opposite the main gate of Camp Morrison, provided the turnaround for the streetcar to give reliable transportation to shipyard workers and their families to the urban core.
The great storm of 1933 washed out a large portion of the tracks on Chesapeake Avenue in Hampton, forcing its abandonment. The Hilton-Morrison run was also gradually abandoned in favor of modern bus service. By 1950 all the track had been removed. This asphalt loop, now used by automobiles, is a reminder of former times.
Erected 2021 by City of Newport News and Newport News Shipbuilding.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical date for this entry is September 30, 1918.
Location. 37° 2.247′ N, 76° 28.121′ W. Marker is in Newport News, Virginia. It is in Central Newport News. Marker is at the intersection of James River Drive and Villa Road, on the left when traveling east on James River Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newport News VA 23601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 195 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 9, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
