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Accomac Historic District

Accomac, Virginia • Accomack County

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About This Property

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The Accomac Historic District in Accomac, Virginia, encompasses a well-preserved collection of buildings that reflect its long history as a vital commercial and governmental center on the Eastern Shore. Its charming streets showcase a range of architectural styles, from colonial to Victorian.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
District
Acreage
130
Listed Date
7/21/1982
Other Names
See Also:bank Building;Debtors' Prison;St. James Church

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Commerce; Military; Exploration/Settlement; Politics/Government; Architecture
Periods of Significance
1750 Ad - 1899 Ad; 1650 Ad - 1699 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
Yes
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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Property Location

Other Historic Places in Accomac, Virginia:

View all 5 historic places in Accomac, Virginia

Bank Building

Area of Significance

Commerce; Architecture

Location

No. 1 Court House Ave., Accomac, Virginia

Bowman's Folly

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Architecture

Location

Se Of Jct. Of Rtes. 652 And 13, Accomac, Virginia

Debtors' Prison

Area of Significance

Architecture; Social History

Location

Va 764, Accomac, Virginia

St. James Church

Area of Significance

Art

Location

Daugherty Rd. Between Back St. And Ocean Hwy., Accomac, Virginia

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