Onancock
Posted by: 
Markerman62
N 37° 41.915 W 075° 43.000
18S E 436821 N 4172614
Community located nearby where a former governor's house is located.
Waymark Code: WM12XT6
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/02/2020
Views: 2
Two miles west is Onancock, founded in 1680. A courthouse was then built and used for a few years. Militia barracks were there in the Revolution. From Onancock, Colonel John Cropper went to the aid of Commodore Whaley in the last naval action of the Revolution, November 30, 1782. Near by is Onley, home of Henry A. Wise, Governor of Virginia, 1856-60.
Marker Number: WY 14
Marker Title: Onancock
Marker Location: On US 13 at Market Street, Onancock
County or Independent City: Accomack County
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: Department of Historical Resources
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