Tangier in Accomack County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Parson of the Islands
Erected 2015 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number WY-22.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1807.
Location. 37° 49.627′ N, 75° 59.516′ W. Marker is in Tangier, Virginia, in Accomack County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Ridge Road and Pondarosa Road and Twin John Road, on the right when traveling south on Main Ridge Road. Marker faces the post office at Swain United Methodist Church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tangier VA 23440, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tangier Island (here, next to this marker); Telephone Office, Post Office & Myrt’s (a few steps from this marker); Swain Memorial United Methodist Church (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Copter — Flying Medicine to Tangier (a few steps from this marker); Tangier Island Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Tangier Island Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Tangier Island World Wars I and II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Gladstone Memorial Health Center (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tangier.
Also see . . . The Parson of the Islands: The Life and Times of Joshua Thomas. 2001 book by Adam Wallace on Amazon.com. “This biography of the Rev. Joshua Thomas, embraces sketches of his contemporaries, and remarkable camp meeting scenes, revival incidents and reminiscences of the introduction of Methodism on the islands of the Chesapeake and the Eastern Shores of Maryland and Virginia. Includes fascinating details of the occupation of Tangier Island and Harbor by a large British fleet during the War of 1812.” (Submitted on September 11, 2016.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 11, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2016, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 894 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 11, 2016, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.