South Newport News , Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Historic North End And Huntington Heights

Photographed by Evan Dwyer, June 12, 2026

1. Historic North End And Huntington Heights Marker

Inscription. The first expansion to the city of Newport News was the North End, extending from the James River to Warwick (formerly Virginia Avenue) form 50th to 58th Streets in 1900. In 1920, the city boundary was extended to 64th Street. Immediately north of North End is Huntington Heights, extending from 65th to 72nd Streets, which was developed in former Warwick County.

Developed primarily between 1900-1935, prominent influential citizens, including executives, professionals, merchants, tradesmen and laborers, established a neighborhood of impressive and functional homes. It remains a well-preserved neighborhood featuring an eclectic mix of architectural styles including Beaux Arts, Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, Tudor, Bungalow, Four Square and Craftsman.

In 1986, the community was listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places. The city declared the neighborhood a historic district in 1999.

Erected by Corporation of Newport News Virginia.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 37° 0.606′ N,

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76° 26.769′ W. Marker is in Newport News, Virginia. It is in South Newport News. It is on Huntington Avenue (U.S. 60) 0.1 miles east of Benton Way, on the left when traveling south. Marker is in Huntington Heights Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6940 Huntington Avenue, 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,

in the Tidewater,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: Camp Hill and Camp Alexander (approx. 0.2 miles away); Consolidation (approx.

Photographed by Evan Dwyer, June 12, 2026

2. Historic North End And Huntington Heights Marker

View northwest, with Huntington Avenue in the background.

half a mile away); Heading Out (approx. 0.7 miles away); Ferguson Park (approx. 0.7 miles away); Lake Biggins (approx. 0.7 miles away); 21 cm Mörser (approx. ¾ mile away); a different marker also named Ferguson Park (approx. ¾ mile away); M53 Self Propelled Gun (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport News.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Camp Hill (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . North End Historic District - Department of Historic Resources. DHR nomination form and detail of the structures in the historic district. (Submitted on August 11, 2026, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia.)

Huntington Park Square image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Evan Dwyer, June 12, 2026

3. Huntington Park Square

The marker is visible at back right, by the treeline.

North End Historic District Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Evan Dwyer, June 12, 2026

4. North End Historic District Markers

Walter Post House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Evan Dwyer, June 12, 2026

5. Walter Post House

One of the most notable buildings in the North End district is the 1902 Walter A. Post House. Post was the first resident President of Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Company, as well as the first mayor of Newport News.

Homer L. Ferguson House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Evan Dwyer, June 12, 2026

6. Homer L. Ferguson House

Just north of the Post house is another notable home, built in 1906. This house was the residence of Homer L. Ferguson House, the second President of Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company - a post he held through both world wars, from 1915-1946.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2026, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 13 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 11, 2026, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia.