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

Maintenance-of-Way Tool Shed

Eastern Shore Railway Museum

By Devry Becker Jones, January 17, 2021

1. Maintenance-of-Way Tool Shed Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This maintenance-of-way tool shed was constructed soon after the N.Y.P.&N. Railroad was built from Pocomoke City, Maryland to Cape Charles, Virginia in 1884.

It was used by the section gang for the storage of tools and equipment used in the construction and maintenance of tracks and roadbeds between New Church and Tasley, Virginia.

The building was donated to the Museum in 1991 by supporters Joanne and Johnny Kirkpatrick. Artifacts in the building have been donated to the museum by families of former railroadmen.

Erected by Eastern Shore Railway Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars.

Location. 37° 47.029′ N, 75° 39.193′ W. Marker is in Parksley, Virginia, in Accomack County. Marker is on Dunne Avenue just north of County Road T-1804, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18444 Dunne Ave, Parksley VA 23421, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Diner #6061 (a few steps from this marker); The Railroad Tracks That Run Through Parksley

The Maintenance-of-Way Tool Shed image. Click for full size.

By Devry Becker Jones, January 17, 2021

2. The Maintenance-of-Way Tool Shed

(a few steps from this marker); Barber Shop Bench (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hopeton Passenger Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Class X23 Box Car (within shouting distance of this marker); Lightweight Sleeping Car (within shouting distance of this marker); This corner portion of the brick foundation (within shouting distance of this marker); Freedom Is Never Free (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Parksley.

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