South Newport News , Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Ferguson Park
Erected 1967 by Newport News Historical Committee.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Corporation of Newport News series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 1, 1863.
Location. 37° 1.105′ N, 76° 27.199′ W. Marker is in Newport News, Virginia. It is in South Newport News. Marker is on Hornet Circle, 0.1 miles south of Warwick Boulevard (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling south. This marker is located in Huntington Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. 21 cm Mörser (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Virginia War Museum (about 400 feet away); M53 Self Propelled Gun (about 500 feet away); 40mm/56 Quad Mount Bofors Anti-Aircraft Gun (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Ferguson Park (about 600 feet away); Pearl Harbor Survivors (about 600 feet away); Lake Biggins (about 700 feet away); Vietnam War Monument (about 700 feet 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 775 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 3, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.