Tasley, Virginia facts for kids
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Tasley, Virginia
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Location in Accomack County and the state of Virginia.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Accomack |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 222 |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 51-48776 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584928 |
Tasley is a small community in Accomack County, Virginia, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area the government uses for counting people.
Tasley was first listed as a CDP in 2010. In 2020, about 222 people lived there.
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Tasley's History
Tasley used to be known as Accomac Station. Its story began in 1884 when the railroad arrived. A train station was built, and train services started. The postal service also opened a post office in Tasley that same year.
A Busy Railroad Town
Tasley was once a very busy railroad town. It had many "firsts" for the county. It was home to the first electric power plant. It also had the first paved road. Tasley even had the county's first volunteer fire company.
The main highway, US 13, went right through the town. Steamships from Baltimore would dock nearby in Onancock. Goods and farm products were then taken to Tasley's train station. From there, they were quickly shipped out.
In its busiest times, Tasley had many businesses. There were three restaurants and four general stores. It also had a hotel, a post office, and the train station. Other businesses included tractor dealerships, sawmills, and an ice plant. There were also places that sold coal and cars. Many sheds were used for sorting farm produce.
Changes Over Time
In 1958, the railroad stopped carrying passengers. This was a big change for Tasley. Then, in the mid-1960s, a new highway bypass was built. This bypass took traffic away from the town center. Tasley became much quieter for many years.
Today, Tasley is seeing new life. It is home to A&N Electric Cooperative. This company provides electricity for the whole Eastern Shore of Virginia. The Foodbank of the Eastern Shore also has its main office here. Studebaker's Antiques sells old advertising items worldwide. A new fire station has been built. Some old buildings have been fixed up and are now used again.
Where Tasley Is Located
Tasley is located at an elevation of 39 feet above sea level. This means it is not very high up.
People in Tasley
The number of people living in Tasley has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 300 | — | |
| 2020 | 222 | −26.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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Who Lives in Tasley?
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Tasley.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 96 | 67 | 32.00% | 30.18% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 146 | 100 | 48.67% | 45.05% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 4 | 1 | 1.33% | 0.45% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 2 | 1 | 0.67% | 0.45% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) | 7 | 5 | 2.33% | 2.25% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 45 | 48 | 15.00% | 21.62% |
| Total | 300 | 222 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
See also
In Spanish: Tasley (Virginia) para niños
