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

This corner portion of the brick foundation

Eastern Shore Railway Museum

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 17, 2021

1. This corner portion of the brick foundation Marker

Inscription.
This corner portion of the brick foundation of Parksleys original 1884 station, a two story structure built by the NYP&N, was uncovered in 1988 when the museum's Hopeton Passenger Station was moved to this site.

The 1884 station was moved to Cooke Street in 1906 when it was replaced by a single-story station similar in design to the Hopeton Station. The 1884 station has been used continuously as residence since it was built, as it was designed to house the agent's family on the second floor. Railroad business and freight were handled on the first floor.

Erected by Eastern Shore Railway Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.

Location. 37° 47.012′ N, 75° 39.211′ W. Marker is in Parksley, Virginia, in Accomack County. It is on Cassatt Avenue (Virginia Route 316) just north of Catherine Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18510 Cassatt Ave, Parksley VA 23421, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Virginia’s

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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 Are Not Forgotten (a few steps from this marker); Freedom Is Never Free (a few steps from this marker); The Hopeton Passenger Station (a few steps from this marker); Barber Shop Bench (a few steps from this marker); The Railroad Tracks That Run Through Parksley (a few steps from this marker); Diner #6061 (within shouting distance of this marker); Maintenance-of-Way Tool Shed (within shouting distance of this marker); Class X23 Box Car (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Parksley.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 17, 2021

2. This corner portion of the brick foundation Marker

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 261 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 19, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.