Tangier in Accomack County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Daley's Grocery
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, August 13, 2017
1. Daley's Grocery Marker
Peter Williams owned and operated the first store on this site. It was built by Charles Roland Parks and William Walters in the 1920's. It later operated as the Smith and Moore Market and was one of the first businesses to take credit cards when they were first introduced to Tangier.
For a few years, the building operated as the Harbor Light restaurant, but was referred to by the locals as "Ese Gail's" after its owner, Evelyn Williams. On Saturday nights, dances were held. They had a jukebox and there were also pool tables toward the front of the dining area.
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Harbor Light Restaurant - 1970
Ed Tyndall inspects new Master Charge sign - Wheatley, 1970's
Erected by Tangier History Museum & Interpretive Cultural Center.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Tangier History Museum & Interpretive Cultural Center series list.
Location. 37° 49.72′ N, 75° 59.545′ W. Marker is in Tangier, Virginia, in Accomack County. It is at the intersection of Main Ridge
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Regionally, this marker is on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, on the Delmarva Peninsula, and in the Tidewater. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fisherman's Corner (a few steps from this marker); Chambers Lane (a few steps from this marker); The Peter Williams House (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Welcome to Historic Tangier Island (within shouting distance of this marker); Methodist Parsonage (within shouting distance of this marker); Ice Cream Stand (within
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 9, 2026
2. Daley's Grocery Marker
The marker has weathered slightly but remains legible.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Welcome to Historic Tangier Island (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . . Tangier History Museum and Interpretive Cultural Center. Repaired broken link; 03/04/2022 LPG. (Submitted on August 14, 2017.)
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, August 13, 2017
3. Daley's Grocery Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2017, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 864 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 14, 2017, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 2. submitted on May 9, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on August 14, 2017, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
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