Poquoson Place Homes Association

That Poquoson Avenue was called "the path to the church."(Church meaning the Old Charles Parish Church that was located in Tabb.)

That corduroy roads (boards laid side by side) were chic in the 1920's.

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.

That the first movie theater in Poquoson was located at 1279 Poquoson Avenue and was affectionately known as the "Thimble"

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.

That Forrest Road used to be "Barrel Factory Road."

That Hudgins Road used to be "Billy Goat Road."

That before it was Hunt's Point it was Phettyplace Cloyse's Point.

That Wythe Creek Road was called "The New Road."