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

Fort Albion

Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 7, 2016

1. Fort Albion Marker

Inscription. In April 1814, during the war of 1812, British forces commanded by Adm. Sir George Cockburn established Fort Albion on the southern tip of Tangier Island. The fort, which included barracks a hospital, a church, parade grounds, and gardens, housed hundreds of African Americans who had gained their freedom by escaping to the British. Many of them enlisted as Colonial Marines and received military training here. From this base the British launched raids up and down the Chesapeake Bay, including those on Washington D.C., and Baltimore. March 1815 they left the island and destroyed the fort. The site is now under water.

Erected 2014 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number Q-83.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1814.

Location. 37° 49.693′ N, 75° 59.535′ W. Marker is in Tangier, Virginia, in Accomack County. It is on Main Ridge Road near Thomas Road, on the left when traveling north. It is across from Four Brothers Crab House and Ice Cream Deck. 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

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8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Former Site of New Testament Congregation (a few steps from this marker); Ice Cream Stand (a few steps from this marker); Welcome to Historic Tangier Island (a few steps from this marker); The Peter Williams House (within shouting distance of this marker); Daley's Grocery (within shouting distance of this marker); The Double Six (within shouting distance of this marker); Fisherman's Corner (within shouting distance of this marker); Chambers Lane (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 a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Also see . . . Tangier receives historical recognitions, 175-acre island. 2015 article in the Richmond Times-Dispatch by Tee Clarkson. “The group was there to celebrate the dedication of two historical markers on the island and the donation of a neighboring island known as The Uppards to the town of Tangier.” (Submitted on September 12, 2016.)

Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 7, 2016

2. Fort Albion Marker

The gravel path is Thomas Road. The photographer is on Main Ridge Road looking out towards the ferry Docks.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2016, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 5,196 times since then and 265 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 12, 2016, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.