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Debtors' Prison

Accomac, Virginia • Accomack County

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About This Property

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The Debtors' Prison in Accomac, Virginia, is a modest, two-story brick structure that served as a place of incarceration for individuals unable to pay their debts. Its simple, functional design reflects the practical needs of its original purpose.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Building
Acreage
0.9
Listed Date
11/7/1976
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Architecture; Social History
Periods of Significance
1900 Ad - 1924 Ad; 1750 Ad - 1824 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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