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The size of Newport News County is roughly 280 square kilometers. USDA defined regions of rural loan ineligibility in Newport News cover 279 square kilometers of the county. Approximately 99.7% of Newport News County is ineligible for traditional USDA home loans. The influence score for Newport News County is 1. Look below for the interactive county level map illustration below for more details.
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Newport News County appears to be largely or entirely within a USDA loan exclusion zone.
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Beechmont • Beverly Hills • Boxley Hills • Burkdale • Carriage Hill • Cliveden • College Park • Deer Park • Eastwood • Hanover Heights • Mammoth Oak • Maxwell Garden • Merry Point Estates • Newport News • Nicewood • Old Orchard • Red Hill Village • Shore Park • Stoney Brook Estates • Walden • Warwick Lawns • Windsor Great Park
A USDA loan is a mortgage option available to eligible homebuyers that is sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture to promote homeownership in rural communities. USDA Loans, sometimes called "RD Loans," offer 100% financing options on eligible rural properties. USDAProperties can help you find USDA properties in Newport News County.
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Newport News County, Virginia
.Newport News County, located in the Commonwealth of Virginia, has a rich historical background dating back to the early 17th century. Situated on the eastern coast of the state, Newport News is now part of the larger Hampton Roads metropolitan area, which includes Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, and other surrounding communities.
The area's history began with the native Kecoughtan people, part of the Algonquian-speaking Powhatan Confederacy. In 1607, English settlers, led by Captain Christopher Newport, landed at the mouth of the James River and established the first permanent English settlement in the Americas, Jamestown. The settlement's survival depended on the resources and goodwill of the Powhatan people. Newport News became an important transportation and supply hub during this time since the James River served as a vital link between Jamestown and other settlements further inland.
Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, Newport News continued to grow, thanks to its strategic location and proximity to both waterways and transportation infrastructure. Shipbuilding and maritime industries were boosted by the arrival of new railroad lines in the late 1800s, with the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway providing crucial connections to the rest of the state and country.
During the Civil War, nearby Fort Monroe remained a Union stronghold, and the Battle of Hampton Roads, involving the ironclad ships the USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia (Merrimack), took place near Newport News. Additionally, the city served as a major base of operations for the Union Army.
Moving into the 20th century, Newport News established itself as a global shipbuilding leader with the founding of the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company, which is still in operation today. Military presence expanded in the region with the construction of the nearby Langley Air Force Base and the Naval Weapons Station.
Fun Fact: Newport News is home to the Mariners' Museum and Park, one of the largest maritime museums in the world. The museum hosts an extensive collection of maritime artifacts and features the USS Monitor Center, which preserves the remains of the famous Civil War ironclad ship, the USS Monitor.
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