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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RZ9_copeland-newsome-park_Newport-News-VA.html
To provide emergency housing for war workers and their families during World War II, the U.S. government constructed a combined 5,200 unit project at Copeland and Newsome Park in 1943 on 1,174 acres between Briarfield Road and 39th Street. This pr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QJP_matthew-jones-house_Newport-News-VA.html
Newport News was a small community located in Warwick County until late in the 19th century. Established as a town in 1880, it was incorporated as a city in 1896. Warwick County, one of the eight original Virginia shires formed by 1634, became ext…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QJO_glebe-lands_Newport-News-VA.html
In conjunction with a brick church of the Anglican faith, which stood near this spot in 1660, Glebe lands were set aside for the clergy during their incumbency. The congregation worked the lands, raised catle and hogs, and stocked the necessary bu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QJM_magnolia-house-chief-of-transportations-quarters_Newport-News-VA.html
The original Magnolia House at Fort Eustis was built in the mid-17th Century by some of the first Jamestown colonists. Over 100 years later the house and land served as an observation post for sentries in the Revolutionary War watching for British…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QEJ_mulberry-point-sir-thomas-west_Newport-News-VA.html
Off this point in early June 1610 anchored the small ships of the starving colonists who had abandoned Jamestown and started down the river to return to England. It was here they were apprised of the timely arrival of Sir Thomas West, (Lord de la …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QEI_matthew-jones-hose_Newport-News-VA.html
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 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QEH_felker-army-airfield_Newport-News-VA.html
The world's first military heliport, Felker Army Airfield was dedicated on 7 December 1954 at ceremonies attended by aviation pioneer Igor Sikorsky and MGs Rush B. Lincoln and Paul F. Yount. The basic plan of the unique circular landing pad for he…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QEG_john-rolfe_Newport-News-VA.html
The earliest prominent settler on Mulberry Island was John Rolfe, who with others owned a 1700-acre plantation there. Rolfe's introduction of a new type of tobacco was the economic salvation of the Jamestown Colony. After the death of his 2nd wife…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1M4Z_third-regiment-vermont-volunteer-infantry_Newport-News-VA.html
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Third Regiment
Vermont
Volunteer Infantry
April 16, 1862
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3rd Regiment
Vermont Volunteer Infantry
Col. Breed N. Hyde Commanding
1st Brig., Smith's Div.
4th Corps Army of Potomac
April 16, 1862
Killed: 26, Wou…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GYN_estelle-and-george-abernathy_Newport-News-VA.html
For 53 years they defined the meaning of community involvement in the City of Newport News. Both George and Estell were pivotal in the growth and development of the community.
George was Chairman of Riverside Hospital Board of Trustees, chairman o…