Warwick in Newport News, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Skirmish at Waters Creek
Erected by Woman's Club of Newport News.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Corporation of Newport News series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1624.
Location. 37° 2.46′ N, 76° 29.201′ W. Marker is in Newport News, Virginia. It is in Warwick. Marker is on Museum Drive, 0.3 miles west of Boundary Road, in the median. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newport News VA 23606, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Skirmish at Cedar Lane (within shouting distance of this marker); Capture of the 'Patriot' (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lt. Col. Charles D. Dreux (approx. 0.7 miles away); Admiralty Pattern Anchor (approx. 0.9 miles away); USS Monitor: America's First Ironclad (approx. 0.9 miles away); Sloop La Nube (approx. 0.9 miles away); Walking Beam and A-Frame (approx. 0.9 miles away); US Navy Admiralty Pattern Anchor (approx. one 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 August 3, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 908 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 3, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.