South Newport News , Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Newsome House
Erected 1984 by Corporation of Newport News, Virginia.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: African Americans. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Corporation of Newport News series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 36° 59.423′ N, 76° 24.318′ W. Marker is in Newport News, Virginia. It is in South Newport News. Marker is on Oak Avenue just east of 28th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2803 Oak 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. A different marker also named The Newsome House (a few steps from this marker); The Winfield-Jones House (a few steps from this marker); The Brown Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Pearl Bailey (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Annie Belle Daniels (approx. 0.2 miles away); Greenlawn Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Confederate Dead (approx. 0.3 miles 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 October 2, 2016, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 417 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 2, 2016, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.