Cape Charles in Northampton County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Jerry Lewis

SLE Railroad Engineer

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 5, 2026

1. Jerry Lewis Marker

Inscription.
The Cape Charles Historical Society dedicates the historic BCR 2000 locomotive to Jerry Lewis for his longtime service with Eastern Shore railroads. and his work to save this iconic reminder of the once booming railroad operations that created Cape Charles and were the backbone of its existence for 100 plus years.

Jerry, a native of Cape Charles, began his career with the local railroad in 1978. As a small 'short line' railroad, each worker needed to do many different jobs. Throughout his career Jerry served as brakeman, conductor, wreck master, barge loading operator, train master, and superintendent of locomotive engineers (SLE). Locally famous as 'the man who drives the locomotive' he was the last one to operate the BCR 2000 in 2018.

Erected by Cape Charles Museum; sign donated by The Sign Company, Waterford NJ.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 2000.

Location. 37° 16.063′ N, 76° 0.487′ 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.

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8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: BCR 2000 Locomotive (here, next to this marker); RF&P Baggage Car (a few steps from this marker); Tank Car (a few steps from this marker); Highball (within shouting distance of this marker); The Caboose (within shouting distance of this marker); Bloxom Passenger Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Box Car (within shouting distance of this marker); The Jetty House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cape Charles.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 5, 2026

2. Jerry Lewis Marker

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.