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Onancock Historic District

Onancock, Virginia • Accomack County

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About This Property

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The Onancock Historic District in Virginia encompasses a well-preserved waterfront town that served as a vital hub for commerce and transportation on the Eastern Shore. Its historic architecture reflects centuries of maritime and commercial activity.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
District
Acreage
225
Listed Date
10/8/1992
Other Names
Vdhr File No. 273-1;See Also:kerr Place;Hopkins And Brother

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Commerce; Transportation; Exploration/Settlement; Architecture; Maritime History
Periods of Significance
1650 Ad - 1949 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 Onancock, Virginia:

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Cokesbury Church

Area of Significance

Architecture

Location

13 Market St., Onancock, Virginia

Hopkins and Brother Store

Area of Significance

Commerce; Architecture

Location

Market St., Onancock, Virginia

Kerr Place

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Architecture

Location

Ne Corner Of Crockett Ave. And Market St., Onancock, Virginia

Samuel D. Outlaw Blacksmith Shop

Area of Significance

Industry; Ethnic Heritage-black; Architecture

Location

5 Boundary Ave., Onancock, Virginia

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