History of Newport News, Virginia, USA

1613 - Newport News, Virginia founded

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1854 - Newport News
Newport News, a post-office of Warwick co., Virginia.
A New and Complete Gazetteer of the United States: Giving a Full and Comprehensive Review of the Present Condition, Industry, and Resources of the American Confederacy ... Thomas Baldwin (of Philadelphia.) Joseph Thomas January 1, 1854 Philadelphia : Lippincott, Grambo & Company 1854.

1895 - Newport News
Newport News, a city of Virginia, the capital of Warwick co., is situated on the N. shore of the estuary of James River, where it unites with Hampton Roads, 9 miles S. of Old Point Comfort. It is the main eastern terminus of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway, 75 miles S.E. of Richmond, Va. ' has 12 churches, 3 banks, a ship-building and dry-dock company, knitting-mills, iron-works, a grain elevator (capacity, 1,700,000 bushels), and printing-offices which issue 2 daily and 3 weekly newspapers. Newport News has direct steamship lines to London, Liverpool, and Bremen, and is an important coaling-station, at which steamers, to the number of several hundred annually, plying between Southern and European ports stop for coal. Pop. in 1890, 4449; present pop. about 10,000.
Lippincott's Gazetteer of the World: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World Containing Notices of Over One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Places ... Joseph Thomas January 1, 1895 J.B. Lippincott

1897 - BIG CONFLAGRATION. THE BURNING OF VESSELS IN PORT AT NEWPORT NEWS.
SEVERAL PERSONS INJURED.
DAMAGE OF OVER $2,000,000 WAS DONE TO THE SHIPPING IN THE HARBOR, TWO STEAMERS AND A GERMAN SHIP BEING DESTROYED.

Newport News, Va., April 28. - Fire broke out in the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad company's pier No. 5, and before the flames were checked damage to the extent of $2,000,000 had been done. Two of the company's immense piers were destroyed, three vessels burned to the water's edge, a tugboat entirely destroyed and eight persons burned, some of them seriously.

The flames were discovered in pier 5 and spread with such rapidity that it was impossible to make any headway against them. A fierce north wind fanned the flames furiously and swept them across the docks to pier 6, which was soon also burning furiously.

The British steamer Clintonia, which was loading with oil, tobacco and general merchandise at pier 5, was soon ablaze. Tugs pulled her out into the middle of the river, where she was burned to the water line.
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1906
Newport News, a city and port of entry of War wick co., Va., is situated on the N. shore of the estuary of the James River, where it unites with Hampton Roads, 9 miles S. of Old Point Comfort. It is the main eastern terminus of the Chesapeake and Ohio R., 75 miles SE. of Richmond. It has extensive ship-building yards, large wharves and elevators, dry-docks, knitting-mills, iron works, railroad-shops, etc. Newport News is one of the principal ports of the Southern States. It has direct steam ship lines to several of the European ports and is an important coaling-station. Pop. in 1890, 4449; in 1900, 19,635. It is connected by electric tramway with Hampton and Old Point Comfort.
Lippincott's New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns ... in Every Portion of the Globe Publisher J.B. Lippincott Company, 1906

1928 - November 20 - WGH-AM in Newport News VA begins radio transmissions

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June 2, 1930: Mariners' Museum established in Newport News, Virginia

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1933 - First US aircraft carrier, the USS Ranger launched from Newport News, Virginia

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Let's explore some places to go and things to do in Newport News:
The Mariners' Museum and Park:

This museum is a maritime enthusiast's dream. Explore exhibits on ship models, naval history, and artifacts from famous shipwrecks. The park surrounding the museum is also great for a leisurely stroll.

Newport News Park:

If you love the outdoors, Newport News Park is a must-visit. It's one of the largest municipal parks in the United States, offering hiking trails, a beautiful lake for paddle boating, and a variety of recreational activities.

Virginia Living Museum:

This museum combines aquariums, a planetarium, and wildlife exhibits, making it a fantastic destination for families and nature lovers. It's an educational and entertaining experience for all ages.

Historic Hilton Village:

Take a step back in time by visiting Hilton Village, a historic neighborhood that dates back to World War I. The architecture is charming, and the area is perfect for a leisurely walk with its unique shops and restaurants.

Endview Plantation:

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