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

Former Site of New Testament Congregation

Photographed by Kevin W., August 11, 2010

1. Former Site of New Testament Congregation Marker

Inscription. In 1946, this building served as the first meeting place of the New Testament Congregation. It was vandalized several times during a rather contentious time in the island's religious history, a story reported in Newsweek, 1947.

Throughout the years it has been a variety of different gift shops.

Erected by Tangier History Museum & Interpretive Cultural Center.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Tangier History Museum & Interpretive Cultural Center series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1946.

Location. 37° 49.686′ N, 75° 59.533′ 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 south on Main Ridge Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Fort Albion (a few steps from this marker); Ice Cream Stand (a few steps from this marker); Welcome to Historic Tangier Island (within shouting distance of this marker); The Double Six (within shouting distance of this marker); The Peter Williams House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Gladstone Memorial Health Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Daley's Grocery (within shouting distance of this marker); Fisherman's Corner (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 within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Kevin W., August 11, 2010

2. Former Site of New Testament Congregation Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 13, 2011, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 744 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 13, 2011, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.