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of Poquoson, VA.
A Brief History of Poquoson, Virginia
Poquoson is the oldest continuously named
city in Virginia. The term "poquoson" was used to describe a
boundary line between two elevated tracts of land. Such a
boundary contained a stream, river, or creek with its
adjoining marsh which lay between two tracts of higher
ground. Poquoson was used as a common noun and is found in
many deeds along the eastern seaboard. Through the years the
term became a proper noun for the land that lies between two
such poquosons--the Old Poquoson River and the New Poquoson
River. The first mention of Poquoson was in Captain
Christopher Calthrope land grand issued by a court in
Elizabeth City on April 26, 1631. Three years later the
Poquoson Parish was named as a beneficiary in the will of
Benjamin Symms for "a free school to educate and teach the
children of Elizabeth City and Poquoson." This New Poquoson
Parish originally included the areas known today as
Poquoson, Tabb, Grafton, Dare, and Seaford. The southern
portion of the Poquoson District in York County was
incorporated in 1952 to retain control over its schools. The
city form of government was adopted in 1975. Mrs. Carroll
Lee (Peggy) Moore III is the designer of the City logo. Her
entry was judged the best in a contest during the National
Bicentennial Celebration.
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That corduroy roads (boards laid side
by side) were chic in the 1920's.
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That on May 16, 1958, Wayne Martin,
pitcher of the home team "Yankees"threw the first pitch
to start organized Little League Baseball in the town of
Poquoson. The Yankees, coached by John "Tiny" Firth and
Everette "Big Penny" Martin, won by scoring 7 runs in
the bottom of the 5th inning to beat the braves 7-6.
Martin was the winning pitcher.
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That the first movie theater in
Poquoson was located at 1279 Poquoson Avenue and was
affectionately known as the "Thimble"
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That the first telephone service was
operated by Mr. Joe Moore from his home at 767 Poquoson
Avenue. He kept the lines and telephone in repair. Most
of the phones were primarily located in business
establishments and the children of the proprietors often
acted as "messengers" to deliver messages to the
residents in their respective areas. Since all incoming
calls rang on every phone, you only answered when your
particular ring was heard, e.g., one short and two longs
or two shorts and one long.
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That Forrest Road used to be "Barrel
Factory Road."
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That Hudgins Road used to be "Billy
Goat Road."
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That before it was Hunt's Point it
was Phettyplace loyse's Point.
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That Wythe Creek Road was called "The
New Road."

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