Tangier in Accomack County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Double Six
Photographed by Kevin W., August 11, 2010
1. The Double Six Marker
The Double Six Sandwich Shop is where the watermen meet at 3:00 AM for "smokes and coffee" before heading down to the docks to the day's work.
Named for the game of Dominos, the shop is open for sandwiches year-round, and was often considered a "men's only" meeting spot. It was featured in the 1973 National Geographic article on the island and in the 1995 Bell Atlantic TV commercials filmed on Tangier.
This building now rests on its third site. It was originally the "engine room" for the church, supplying the requisite power and housing mechanical equipment. It was then moved across the street to what was then the front yard of the telephone company building. From there, it was moved to its present location to become the Double Six.
Erected by Tangier History Museum & Interpretive Cultural Center.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Tangier History Museum & Interpretive Cultural Center series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1973.
Location. 37° 49.664′ N, 75° 59.528′ W. Marker is in Tangier, Virginia, in
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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: Gladstone Memorial Health Center (a few steps from this marker); Jim's Gift Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Tangier Island World Wars I and II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Tangier Island Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Former Site of New Testament Congregation (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Tangier Island Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Copter Flying Medicine to Tangier (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Albion (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tangier.
Also see . . . Tangier History Museum & Interpretive Cultural Center. Find Your Chesapeake website entry (Submitted on August 14, 2017.)
Photographed by Kevin W., August 11, 2010
2. The Double Six Marker
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, August 13, 2017
3. The Double Six Marker (new paint)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 13, 2011, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 740 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 13, 2011, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 3. submitted on August 14, 2017, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
