Tangier in Accomack County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Peter Williams House
The Peter Williams House is one of the island's oldest and largest homes and was once decorated with beautiful "gingerbread."
Williams was the original owner and operator of the grocery store across the street.
Erected by Tangier History Museum & Interpretive Cultural Center.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Tangier History Museum & Interpretive Cultural Center series list.
Location. 37° 49.71′ N, 75° 59.546′ W. Marker is in Tangier, Virginia, in Accomack County. It is at the intersection of Main Ridge Road and Gabriel Lane, on the left when traveling north on Main Ridge Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16121 Main Ridge Rd, Tangier VA 23440, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Daley's Grocery (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Welcome to Historic Tangier Island (a few steps from this marker); Fisherman's Corner (within shouting distance of this marker); Chambers Lane (within shouting distance of this marker); Ice Cream Stand (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Albion (within shouting distance of this marker); Former Site of New Testament Congregation (within shouting distance of this marker); Methodist Parsonage (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tangier.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Welcome to Historic Tangier Island (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 14 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on May 9, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. A wide shot of the building in context and a photo of the house (may be the same photo). • Can you help?
