Misty of Chincoteague
Sculpture by Brian Maughan
Dedicated to the outstanding contribution to children's literature made by Marguerite Henry and Wesley Dennis in memory of Misty
Given to the Town of Chincoteague and the children of the world June 14, 2006 by the Misty of Chincoteague Foundation, Inc. on the occasion of the forthcoming 60th anniversary in 2007 of the publication of the book "Misty of Chincoteague"
The foundation was formed because of the concern of a twelve year old girl, Rebecca Giusti, who had been corresponding with Marguerite Henry for for years and expressed her fears that the legacy of "Misty" would be lost forever.
Therefore, Marguerite with two friends became the founders of The Misty of Chincoteague Foundation Inc.
Erected by The Misty of Chincoteague Foundation, Inc., Marguerite Henry, President; Peter Stone, Treasurer; and Elizabeth Sutton, Secretary.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Arts, Letters, Music • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is June 14, 2006.
Location. 37° 56.054′ N, 75° 22.607′ W. Marker is in Chincoteague, Virginia, in Accomack County. It is on Main Street
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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, in the Tidewater, and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: You Had to Keep On (a few steps from this marker); Boats and Bridges (a few steps from this marker); So Terribly Helpless (a few steps from this marker); Chincoteague Island Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Telegraph here (within shouting distance of this marker); Chincoteague's Front Door
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 956 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 19, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
