The Railroad Tracks That Run Through Parksley
Eastern Shore Railway Museum
The railroad tracks that run through Parksley have operated continuously since 1884 when Alexander Cassatt, as president of the New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk Railroad, built the line connecting Pocomoke City, Maryland to Norfolk, Virginia, in just 6 months.
Through the years the Pennsylvania Railroad, Penn Central, Conrail, the Virginia and Maryland Railroad, the Eastern Shore Railroad and Baycoast Railroad have continued to provide rail service to Virginia's two Easternmost counties, Accomack and Northampton.
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° 47.023′ N, 75° 39.205′ 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 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: Barber Shop Bench (here, next to this marker); The Hopeton Passenger Station (a few steps from this marker); Maintenance-of-Way Tool Shed (a few steps from this marker); This corner portion of the brick foundation
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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 563 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 19, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
