Newport News, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
West Avenue Library
J. W.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Corporation of Newport News series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
Location. 36° 58.809′ N, 76° 26.047′ W. Marker is in Newport News, Virginia. Marker is at the intersection of West Avenue and 30th Street, on the right when traveling east on West Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2907 West Ave, Newport News VA 23607, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Apprentice School (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Newport News (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Great Confederate Naval Victory (approx. 0.2 miles away); Newport News Point (approx. 0.2 miles away); Congress Cumberland (approx. 0.2 miles away); Collis Potter Huntington (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Nameless Grave (approx. 0.2 miles away); Headquarters, Hampton Roads (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport News.

Newport News Public Library System
4. Christopher Newport Mural
The mural, unveiled in 1957 for the 350th anniversary of the Jamestown Landing, illustrates Captain Christopher Newport arriving in May 1607. The link below directs you to the Newport News Public Library System webpage about this library, including the mural.
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 30, 2016, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 225 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 30, 2016, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 5. submitted on February 7, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.