Newsome House - Newport News VA
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Don.Morfe
N 36° 59.426 W 076° 24.312
18S E 374951 N 4094733
In 1906 this house became the home of J. Thomas Newsome (1892-1942) and his wife Mary. A lawyer, churchman and newspaper editor. He was Newport News' first black lawyer to practice before the Virginia Supreme Court.
Waymark Code: WM17GTX
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 02/19/2023
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THE PLACE:
J. Thomas Newsome (1892-1942) and his wife Mary moved into the house in 1906. It is located at 2803 Oak Street in Newport News. It is now the Newsome House Museum and Cultural Center. Today, the restored Victorian landmark remains a historic fixture in the City, serving not only as a museum to Newsome’s accomplishments, but as a venue for exhibitions, special events, and community functions. It was the first structure owned by an African-American to receive a National Historic Preservation Award.
THE PERSON:
J. Thomas Newsome (1892-1942) was a lawyer, churchman and newspaper editor. Newsome was an early advocate for Huntington High School and also formed the Colored Voters League of Warwick County. He was Newport News' first black lawyer to practice before the Virginia Supreme Court.
Year it was dedicated: 1906
Location of Coordinates: 2803 Oak Street, Newport News VA
Related Web address (if available): [Web Link]
Type of place/structure you are waymarking: Building
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