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Newport News is an independent city in southeastern Virginia, on the northern shore of the James River. It was part of Warwick County until 1896, when it was incorporated as a city.
A comprehensive list of 95 counties and 38 independent cities in Virginia, with links to maps, population data, and historical information. Learn about the origins, names, and features of each county and city in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Newport News, Virginia, United States. ... Population: 4,449. 1891 Courthouse built. [7]
Learn about the origins and development of Newport News, a city in Virginia with a long history dating back to the days of Jamestown. Discover how the railroad, the shipyard, and the coal industry shaped the city's growth and identity.
The Virginia Peninsula is a region in southeast Virginia, bounded by rivers, bays and the Atlantic Ocean. It has a rich history of exploration, settlement, war and development, and is home to Jamestown, Williamsburg, Yorktown and Newport News.
Learn about the history, geography, and attractions of York County, one of the oldest counties in the U.S. and a part of the Historic Triangle of Colonial Virginia. Find out how it was founded, renamed, and developed over time, and what it offers to visitors and residents today.
Warwick County was a county in Southeast Virginia that was created in 1634 and became the City of Newport News in 1958. It was located on the Virginia Peninsula on the northern bank of the James River and had a rich history of shipbuilding, railroad, and military development.
A list of 19 statistical areas in Virginia, including combined, metropolitan, and micropolitan areas, with population estimates. The OMB defines statistical areas based on population, commuting, and social and economic integration.