Cape Charles in Northampton County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Highball
Earliest of railroad signals used wooden balls painted red, white or black. When track was clear, ball was hoisted by station agent. At night a lantern would be attached to the ball.
Erected by Cape Charles Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Railroads & Streetcars.
Location. 37° 16.069′ N, 76° 0.471′ W. Marker is in Cape Charles, Virginia, in Northampton County. It can be reached from the intersection of Randolph Avenue and Bahama Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 814 Randolph Ave, Cape Charles VA 23310, 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: Bloxom Passenger Station (here, next to this marker); Tank Car (a few steps from this marker); Box Car (a few steps from this marker); The Jetty House (a few steps from this marker); BCR 2000 Locomotive (a few steps from this marker); Jerry Lewis (within shouting distance of this marker); RF&P Baggage Car (within shouting distance of this marker); Cape Charles (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cape Charles.
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
