Cheap Things To Do in Bloxom, Virginia

With a pretty, petite harbor, rows of gingerbread porches, clapboard steeples and old-fashion glass storefronts it?s hard not to be smitten with this charmer chartered in 1680. The small town sophi... More on Virginia.org

Inscription. 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 we... More on HMDB

Inscription. Erected in Gratitude to God And in grateful, remembrance of his servant and minister Francis Makemie, who was born in Ramelton, County Donegal, Ireland, A. D. 1658(?) was educated at Glasgow University, Scotland, and ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Commemorates the belief that in this ancient family cemetery were buried near the remains of Francis Makemie, those of his wife Naomi, his daughters Elizabeth and Madame Anne Holden, and his father-in-law, William Anderson. ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Honors Anne Makemie Holden, Landowner, successful business woman manager, champion of American Independence. Daughter of Naomi and Francis Makemie, founder of organized American Presbyterianism, Presented June 17, 1998 ... More on HMDB

Inscription. The Presbyterian Historical Society of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania erected this monument and dedicated it on May 11, 1908, at Makemie Park on Holder Creek where Francis Makemie is buried at his Pocomoke home. In 1984 the ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Built in 1783 in one corner of the jailyard to serve as a residence for the jailer, the building served in this capacity for 41 years. Iron bard, oak batten doors and locks were added in 1842 when it was converted into ... More on HMDB

The best way to see this quintessential Southern town and admire its historic buildings and garden-filled homes is to stroll the shady streets. The Accomack County seat was established here in the 1600s with many of the present day ... More on Virginia.org

Inscription. Here stood the birthplace of Henry Alexander Wise (1806-1876), Governor of Virginia (1856-1860) and general in the Confederate States Army. A talented orator and debator in an age of great orators, Wise was elected to ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Has been registered as a Virginia Historic Landmark pursuant to the authority vested in the Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission Act of 1966. , Location. 37° 43.176′ N, 75° 40.27′ W. Marker is in ... More on HMDB

Inscription. The first high school for blacks in Accomack County was dedicated on this site in 1932. It was named in honor of Mary Nottingham Smith (1892-1951), a black educator who dedicated her life to educating all young people. ... More on HMDB