Tangier in Accomack County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Methodist Parsonage
Photographed by Kevin W., August 11, 2010
1. Methodist Parsonage Marker
The Methodist Parsonage, the home of the resident Reverend and his family, was erected in 1887. It is the only house on the island with a basement and the first to have an indoor bathroom.
It was the first house to have chain link fence, starting a trend to replace wooden picket fencing with the modern fencing chosen by the then preacher. The current trend is a return to the more traditional picket fence.
At the far end of Parsonage Lane is the Annie Parks House, also moved from Canaan in the early 1920's.
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 1887.
Location. 37° 49.741′ N, 75° 59.56′ W. Marker is in Tangier, Virginia, in Accomack County. It is at the intersection of Main Ridge Road and Parsonage Lane (County Road T-1310), on the left when traveling north 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: A different marker also named Welcome to Historic Tangier Island (within shouting distance of this marker); Fisherman's Corner (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Other markers no longer nearby. Welcome to Historic Tangier Island (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Welcome to Historic Tangier Island (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
More about this marker. On the marker is a picture of Miss Annie Parks, as she appeared in National Geographic, 1973.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 9, 2026
2. Methodist Parsonage Marker
This marker has weathered but remains generally legible.
Photographed by Kevin W., August 11, 2010
3. Methodist Parsonage and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 28, 2011, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 667 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 28, 2011, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 2. submitted on May 9, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on January 28, 2011, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
