Tangier in Accomack County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Muddy Toes
Muddy Toes is a private residence. It has the island's sole FAA approved heliport in the backyard, designated 3VG6. The Muddy Toes library across the street, a gift to the island, isa free loaning-lending library for all residents and visitors to Tangier.
The name Muddy Toes refers to a remark attributed to Captain Eulice by Ann Jander, in her book, Crab's Hole. Capt. Eulice is claimed to have said that if a person got the "mud of Tangier between his toes, that he would always return to the island".
Erected by Tangier History Museum & Interpretive Cultural Center.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work • Education. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Tangier History Museum & Interpretive Cultural Center series list.
Location. 37° 49.157′ N, 75° 59.824′ W. Marker is in Tangier, Virginia, in Accomack County. It is on Hog Ridge Road south of Factory Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16691 Hog Ridge Rd, Tangier VA 23440, 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: Tangier Beach (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct
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Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 10, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
