Arlington
- This handsome house is located near the famous Custis Tombs on the
Chesapeake Bay side of Northampton County. Surrounded by well kept
lawns, the view of Plantation Creek and the surrouding streams make it a
home worthy of the elite of the times. A parade of peacocks proudly
display their glossy iridescent tails on the lawn.
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Assateague Lighthouse - It was originally erected
in 1867 on the west side of Assateague Island in northern Accomack
County for use by coastal marine traffic. In 1961 it was updated with a
1,800,000 candlepower lens and apparatus. Now it serves as a landmark
also for the many tourists visiting the island to see the world famous
ponies.
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Bay View - This frame home in southwest Accomack
County was believed to be built in 1801 near the meeting place of the
court of 1656. There could have been an old schoolhouse located nearby
as early as 1698. Its many rooflines on the exterior and its unusual
interior stairways make it of special interest
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Bowman's Folly
- The original house on this site
was burned in 1815 and a new structure was built constructed soon
thereafter. It has a view of Folly Creek near Accomac from its three
story magnificence. The workmanship of talented craftsmen is in evidence
throughout the home.
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Brownsville
- This handsome three story
home is located east of Nassawadox. The brick part was constructed in
1806 followed by the frame part in 1809. There are 16 rooms in the
house. The outer brick walls are twenty one inches thick.
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Cokesbury
- This fine old home is located on
Onancock Creek. Construction was begun in the early 1800's During the
ensuing years many additions have been made. Some fine details are
visible on the outside and the interior contains even more.
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Corbin Hall - This home is located in
northern Accomack County and is one of Virginia's finest examples of
Georgian architecture. It stands on a knoll overlooking Chincoteague Bay
It was built in 1725 and contains many fine examples of exquisite
interior features. It was so well built that little restoration has been
needed. (Editors note - This building was destroyed by fire in the late
1990's)
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Crystal Palace - This three
story house was built in Franktown in Northampton County around 1848 -
1850. The main house has a long hall running the entire width of the
building. A colonnade connects the two-story kitchen to the main
building's dining room.
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Deep Creek Plantation
- This home is situated on its namesake waterway's west
bank, and was constructed about 1745. A newer section was added in 1812.
The grounds contain an old schoolhouse, a old picturesque lawyer's
office and an octagonal summer house.
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Drummonds Mill Farm
- This charming home is located southwest of
Parksley between two ancient mill ponds. The house was started about
1750 and completed in 1820. In early days these two mill ponds furnished
water power for the saw and grist mills located here while a nearby
country store provided other necessities.
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Elkington
- It is typical Eastern Shore
architectural style with "big house, little house, colonnade and
kitchen". Built in the 1700's, it stands among a stately grove of old
oak, pecan and mahogany and other old trees.
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Eyre Hall
- The oldest part of Eyre Hall was constructed about 1730
on land originally patented by the Eyre family. Additions were made in
about 1760 and again in 1804. It has a rear garden of magnolia, yew and
huge box bushes.
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Happy Union
- It was constructed in 1778 along
the shore line of Nassawadox Creek. The craftsmanship is excellent and
is surrounded by aged trees and a velvety lawn. The brick exterior is a
good example of craftsmanship.
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Hermitage - This building has been called a "mansion-type
cottage" and was built around 1777. It has two brick ends and the
interior detail is beautifully detailed. The downstairs rooms have high
ceilings while the upstairs bedrooms have low pitched ceilings.
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Hill Farm - This home was built by Richard
Drummond starting in 1697. It was on land originally patented by his
grandfather, Richard Hill, in 1663. The premises are distinguished by
the many fruit trees, pecans, magnolias and other fine flower and
vegetable gardens.
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Kendall Grove - It is situated on a
nineteen acre yard near Mattawaman Creek. It is thought to have been
built during or before 1796. It is possible that it was built upon the
site of an even older building. The woodwork in here deserves particular
attention.
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Kerr Place - This building has been called the "Architectural
Gem Of the Eastern Shore" It is located near the heart of Onancock. It
formerly had a cupola on the roof but it was removed in the early
1900's. This place was started in the late 1790's and is now the
property of The Virginia Historical Society.
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Mount Wharton
- Many of these old homes overlook
a body of water. This one is no exception. Bogue's Bay in northern
Accomack County provides a lovely view for this house, built prior to
1772 and added to in 1827.
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Parkhall - This house was
probably built in 1740 in its entirety and has not been added to since
as many others have been. Wooden pegs were used on the some of the
boards throughout. The long four sections contains many unique details
including a large fireplace and a unusual gambrel roof on one section.
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Rose Cottage
- This small home is located
southeast of Accomac on Finney's Creek The main part was probably built
about 1750 with walls 18 - 24 inches thick. The distinguished
wainscoting , paneling and parlor mantel are outstanding features of
this old edifice. A number of other changes have been made over the
years.
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Rural Hill - This fine old home is
located in the small town of Accomac. Construction was begun after 1816
by William Custis. The main part of the house was added between 1825 and
1850. The wing on the back of the house is much more recent.
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Seymour or Ross House - This is a good example of an
architectural style known as "big house, little house, colonnade and
kitchen". The oldest part, the kitchen, was built in 1791 and the large
end was completed in 1815. The grounds contain a well preserved ice
house and a graveyard.
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Tasley Railroad Station - This is a departure from
the theme of old homes in that this is an item of commerce. The railroad
through the Eastern Shore came in 1884. This station was built shortly
thereafter. Just as the railroad replaced the freight and passenger
service provided by the Chesapeake Bay steamers, it too was succeeded by
automobile, buses and trucks.
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Tan Yard House - This home is located in the heart of Modest
Town and is thought to have been built in the late 1700's. Its use in
the leather tanning business gave it the present name. Even now some of
its former implements and tools are available there.
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The Folly - This fine old home
is also located on Folly Creek near Accomac. It was built during the
1700's and contains some unusually fine wainscoting and beautiful hand
carved cornices and mantels. The grounds contain an old ice house, an
ancient covered well , a windmill and another building known as a
"quarter kitchen".
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The Haven
- This is the longest home in
the town of Accomac at one hundred fifty feet. The oldest part was built
in 1794 and has had many additions with the passage of time. It is noted
for its many roof levels and dormer windows.
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Vaux Hall - It is a serene two story
brick house located on a branch of Pungoteague Creek. The exterior
features some jack arches and a hip roof. The interior has some unusual
woodwork in its urn and column stairway balusters and walls of raised
panels. The center part of the house is of brick construction and the
two wings are frame.
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Warwick - This home is located on the shores
of Upsher's Bay in
Accomack County and dates back to 1670. It is named after Mary
Upsher's ancestral home of Warwickshire, England. It was
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Wharton Place
- The main section of this house was built around
1800 but some of its attached parts date back another century or more.
The name is derived from one of its former owners, John Wharton, who
employed some of the finest craftsmen of the time. It has won several
awards for outstanding characteristics of architecture and restoration.
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Winona - Some estimates place the age of this house from 1681,
some call it much earlier maybe to about 1645 to 1649. The three
chimneys are unique - Jacobean in style. Only two other houses in
Virginia are known to have this treatment.
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