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

Matthew Jones House

Photographed by Kevin W., January 7, 2016

1. Matthew Jones House Marker

Inscription. Said to have been called 'Bourbon.' This fine example of medieval-style architecture was built in the early 1700's as a story-and-a-half brick house. In 1893 it was remodeled to a full two stories. With its arched doorway, massive chimneys, and a unique tower entrance, it is quite different from the typical manor house of Colonial Virginia. The 'Jones House' was designated a Virginia Historic Landmark in 1969.

Erected 1969 by Fort Eustis Historical & Architectural Association and the Corporation of Newport News, Virginia.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Corporation of Newport News series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1725.

Location. 37° 9.628′ N, 76° 36.189′ W. Marker is in Newport News, Virginia. It is in Fort Eustis. It is at the intersection of Harrison Road and Taylor Avenue on Harrison Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Eustis VA 23604, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Virginia’s Peninsula,

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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: A different marker also named Matthew Jones House (within shouting distance of this marker); "Magnolia House" - Chief of Transportation's Quarters (approx. 0.4 miles away); High Performance Helicopter (approx. half a mile away); The Landship (Building 415) (approx. half a mile away); Colossian Baptist Church (approx. half a mile away); Skiffes Creek (approx. 0.6 miles away); Native Americans on this Land (approx. 0.6 miles away); John Rolfe (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport

Matthew Jones House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin W., January 7, 2016

2. Matthew Jones House and Marker

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Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2016. This page has been viewed 736 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 7, 2016, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.