Parksley in Accomack County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Barber Shop Bench
Erected by Eastern Shore Railway Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1946.
Location. 37° 47.02′ N, 75° 39.204′ W. Marker is in Parksley, Virginia, in Accomack County. It is on Cassatt Avenue (Virginia Route 316) just south of Mary Street, on the left when traveling south. 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 the 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: The Railroad Tracks That Run Through Parksley (here, next to this marker); The Hopeton Passenger Station (a few steps from this marker); This corner portion of the brick foundation (a few steps from this marker); Maintenance-of-Way Tool Shed (within shouting distance of this marker); Diner #6061 (within shouting distance of this marker); You Are Not Forgotten (within shouting distance of this marker); Freedom Is Never Free
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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 364 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 19, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
