Fort Eustis in Newport News, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
John Rolfe
Erected 1975 by Virginia Society Colonial Dames XVII Century and the Corporation of Newport News, Virginia.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames XVII Century, National Society, and the Virginia, Corporation of Newport News series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1622.
Location. 37° 8.911′ N, 76° 36.141′ W. Marker is in Newport News, Virginia. It is in Fort Eustis. Marker is on Mulberry Island Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Eustis VA 23604, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Felker Army Airfield (approx. half a mile away); Matthew Jones House (approx. 0.8 miles away); a different marker also named Matthew Jones House (approx. 0.8 miles away); Mulberry Point & Sir Thomas West (approx. 1.1 miles away); "Magnolia House" - Chief of Transportation's Quarters (approx. 1.2 miles away); Glebe Lands (approx. 1.6 miles away); YAC-1 / CV-2 / CV-7 Caribou (approx. 1.8 miles away); U-1A Otter (approx. 1.8 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 January 7, 2016, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 815 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 7, 2016, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.