Pungoteague in Accomack County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
“The Bear and the Cub”
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, April 20, 2008
1. "The Bear and the Cub" Marker
Erected 1988 by Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission. (Marker Number WY-18.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Colonial Era • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1665.
Location. 37° 38.123′ N, 75° 48.364′ W. Marker is in Pungoteague, Virginia, in Accomack County. Marker is on Bobtown Road Rt 178, 0.2 miles north of St. George Circle, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pungoteague VA 23422, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. St. George's Episcopal Church (approx. Ľ mile away); Harborton High School (approx. 2.3 miles away); a different marker also named “The Bear and the Cub” (approx. 2.7 miles away); Oak Grove Methodist Church (approx. 2.7 miles away); Occohannock Indians (approx. 5.8 miles away); Site of Willis Store-House
this page online
Also see . . .
1. First Play Performed in USA. Sky History (UK) entry (Submitted on March 12, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Accomack: ‘Bear and Cub’ still a hit after 350 years. System C entry:
reprint of USA Today article, September 1, 2015 about a love local play performance. (Submitted on March 12, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 13, 2012
2. “The Bear and the Cub” Marker, currently off its post
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 13, 2012
3. “The Bear and the Cub” Marker, looking north along Bobtown Road
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 13, 2012
4. “The Bear and the Cub” Marker, seen today
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, April 20, 2008
5. Field where Fowkes' Tavern stood.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,615 times since then and 155 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 4, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 27, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 5. submitted on May 4, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
