Newport News, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Partners for a Century
1886-1986
Photographed by Evan Dwyer, October 8, 2023
1. Partners for a Century Marker
On the occasion of the launching of the attack submarine Newport News (SSN-750)
By the City of Newport News
In recognition of the company's extraordinary contributions over the past century to the civic, educational, and cultural development of the city, to the economic growth of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and to the national security of the United States
March 15, 1986
SSN Newport News
Erected 1986 by City of Newport News.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is March 15, 1986.
Location. 36° 59.28′ N, 76° 26.186′ W. Marker is in Newport News, Virginia. It is at the intersection of 41st Street and Washington Avenue, on the right when traveling east on 41st Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 230 41st Street, Newport News VA 23607, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Virginia’s Peninsula, in Hampton Roads, in Coastal Virginia, and in the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Tidewater. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dorothy & Newport News Shipbuilding (a few steps from this marker); Dorothy Hull Number One (within shouting distance of this marker); USS Atlantic (approx. Ό mile away); USS Virginia (approx. Ό mile away); USS Newport News
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Regarding Partners for a Century. The launch date for USS Newport News (SSN-750) is 15 March 1986, the date given on the marker. The Los Angeles-class nuclear attack submarine was laid down (keel laid) at Newport News Shipbuilding on 3 March 1984, and after her 1985 launch, took a further three years to complete construction and trails. The boat commissioned into the US Navy on 3 June 1989 and remains in active service in 2026.
Photographed by Evan Dwyer, October 8, 2023
2. Partners for a Century Marker
Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Corporation Hull Number 1, the tugboat Dorothy, is visible beyond.
Photographed by Evan Dwyer, October 8, 2023
3. Original Shipyard Admin Building
If the viewer turns to their immediate right from the marker, the 1880s original administration building for Newport News Shipbuilding (& Dry Dock Company, per their title at the time) dominates the intersection of 41st Street and Washington Avenue. The original company name is still visible in painted letters on the arched 2nd floor transom; three windows on the main floor below it have replaced the original entrance.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2026, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 56 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 15, 2026, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
