Tangier in Accomack County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Peter Crockett Store
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, August 13, 2017
1. Peter Crockett Store Marker
The new house on the corner of Garman Road and Main Ridge is the site of the former Peter S. Crockett Store, later Daughtery & Ward, and then Haynie Grocery.
It had a two-story front porch and was featured in many old photographs.
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Main Ridge, 1958
Looking north from in front of the New Testament Church. On left: the old Post Office, originally the Nathan Rayfield Store; Behind it, the two-story Haynie Grocery
Erected by Tangier History Museum & Interpretive Cultural Center.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 37° 49.477′ N, 75° 59.509′ W. Marker is in Tangier, Virginia, in Accomack County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Ridge Road and Garman Road, on the right when traveling south on Main Ridge Road. 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. Gravestones (a few steps from this marker); The Doctor's House (within shouting distance of this marker); New Testament Congregation (within shouting distance of this marker); Chesapeake House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Peter Dise House
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Also see . . . Tangier History Museum & Interpretive Cultural Center. Find Your Chesapeake website entry (Submitted on August 14, 2017.)
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, August 13, 2017
2. Peter Crockett Store Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2017, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 237 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 14, 2017, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
