Hidenwood
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N 37° 04.141 W 076° 29.677
18S E 367130 N 4103573
Erected 1978 by Hiden Family Descedents.
Waymark Code: WMGH3H
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/06/2013
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This historic acreage, formerly an extensive tract of Warwick County timberland known in colonial days as Nutmeg Quarter, was developed by the Hiden family, 1951 - 1957. The name honors Philip Wallace Hiden (1872-1936), successful businessman, civic leader and mayor of Newport News 1920 - 1924; and his wife Martha Woodroof Hiden (1883-1959), genealogist, historian and founder of the city library Virginiana Collection.
Marker Title: Hidenwood
Marker Location: Newport News, Virginia
County or Independent City: Newport News County
Marker Number: Not listed
Web Site: Not listed
Marker Program Sponsor: Not listed
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