Greenbackville in Accomack County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Greenbackville Volunteer Fire Dept., Inc.

By Devry Becker Jones, January 17, 2021

1. Greenbackville Volunteer Fire Dept., Inc. Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Building constructed in May 1956, on land donated by the late John A. Selby

Renovated into a community center — August 2004

This building is re-dedicated in memory of all persons whose hard work and devotion to their community helped to make this department what it is today.

Additional funds needed to complete renovations were given in memory of Lois "Mom" Merrill by Richard A. Culver

Special recognition is given to the Greenbackville V.F.D. Ladies Auxiliary for their dedication and contributions towards this building.

Erected 2004 by Greenbackville Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work.

Location. 38° 0.74′ N, 75° 23.419′ W. Marker is in Greenbackville, Virginia, in Accomack County. Marker is on Ellis Street (County Road 3001) just west of School Street (State Route 3003), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1468 Ellis St, Greenbackville VA 23356, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as

Greenbackville Volunteer Fire Department image. Click for full size.

By Devry Becker Jones, January 17, 2021

2. Greenbackville Volunteer Fire Department

the crow flies. Original Greenbackville School Bell (a few steps from this marker); Captain Timothy Hill House (approx. 4.8 miles away); Christ Sanctified Holy Church (approx. 4.9 miles away); The Watson Light (approx. 5.4 miles away); Watson House (approx. 5.4 miles away); Bounty from the Sea (approx. 5.4 miles away); Chincoteague Timeline (approx. 5.4 miles away); Fish So Fine (approx. 5.4 miles away).

Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 32 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 19, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.