Markers and Remains in Newport News, Va.-- Part 4: An Arch and A Mill

VICTORY ARCH

25th Street and West Avenue.  Originally built in 1919.  Returning World War I veterans disembarking from ships marched through it in victory parades.  Today, it is a memorial to the men and women of our Armed Forces.

It hosts Newport News' annual Memorial and Veterans Day ceremonies.

YOUNG'S MILL

13055 Warwick Boulevard.  Earthwork located adjacent to this 1820 tide mill was western location of Magruder's first line of defense in the 1862 Peninsular Campaign.

Stuff to See for the Civil War Buff in Newport News.  --Old Secesh