Newport News, Virginia

About

Newport News is a city located in the county of City of Newport News in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 180,719 and a population density of 583 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 179,062 inhabitants.

The city was created 143 years ago in 1880.

Located along the James River in Virginia's Hampton Roads region, Newport News offers a unique blend of maritime heritage, high-tech industry, and natural beauty. Visitors delight in discovering historic sites, family attractions, and scenic waterfronts.

Maritime Museums

Newport News celebrates its shipbuilding history as home to the renowned Newport News Shipbuilding company. The Mariners' Museum traces centuries of maritime life with fascinating galleries and the massive USS Monitor battleship wreck.

At the Virginia War Museum, guests reflect on American military history from 1775 through today.

Outdoor Recreation

The Newport News Park spans over 8000 acres along the James River, perfect for boating, fishing, biking, or picnicking. Lee Hall Mansion provides sweeping river views from its 19th century grounds.

The Virginia Capital Trail offers a scenic bicycle route from Richmond to Jamestown, passing through Newport News.

High-Tech Hub

As home to Jefferson Lab, the world's foremost nuclear physics research center, Newport News attracts scientists and innovators. The lab powers cutting-edge breakthroughs like safer medical radiation processes.

With its unique blend of history, innovation and natural beauty, Newport News showcases the best of coastal Virginia.

Quick Facts about Newport News

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Geography

Newport News is located at 37°5'0"N 76°28'11"W (37.0833900, -76.4696500). It has 6 neighbors: Hampton, Isle of Wight County, James City County, Portsmouth, Suffolk and York County.

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People born in Newport News, including computer scientist Edmund M. Clarke, novelist and essayist William Styron, swimmer, Olympic bronze medalist Christine Marshall, .

List

• Sonja Sohn (American actress) she was born in 09/05/1964
• Pearl Bailey (American singer) she was born in 29/03/1918
• Elton Brown (American basketball player) he was born in 15/09/1983
• Hazel R. O'Leary (Politician, lawyer) she was born in 17/05/1937
• Michael Vick (American football quarterback and convicted felon) he was born in 26/06/1980
• Queen Esther Marrow (American soul and gospel singer) she was born in 12/02/1941
• Richard Kelly (American film director and writer) he was born in 28/03/1975
• Darryl Blackstock (Player of American Football) he was born in 30/05/1983
• B. J. Rosenberg (baseball player) he was born in 17/09/1985
• Steve Riddick (American sprinter) he was born in 18/09/1951
• Billy Drummond (American musician) he was born in 19/06/1959
• Tripp Phillips (US tennis player) he was born in 26/08/1977
• Frankie Faison (American actor) he was born in 10/06/1949
• David E. Daniel (American academic administrator) he was born in 20/12/1949
• Thomas N. Downing (American politician (1919-2001)) he was born in 01/02/1919
• Nick Thompson (American martial artist) he was born in 23/06/1981
• Tiny Grimes (American jazz and R&B guitarist) he was born in 07/07/1916
• John Van Ryn (US tennis player) he was born in 30/06/1905