Cheap Things To Do in Onley, 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. Known as the Scott Hall Cemetery, it dates from the late 18th century. Here will be found the grave of Commodore Whaley of the Maryland Navy who was killed in the Battle of the Barges in the Chesapeake Bay near the mouth ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Born, June 2, 1840. Died, June 13, 1876. His life was gentle and the elements, So mixed in him that Nature might stand up, And say in all the World. This was a man. , Location. 37° 42.725′ N, 75° 45.117′ ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Dedicated to the men and women from Onancock and community who devotedly served their country during World Wars I and II, , Location. 37° 42.735′ N, 75° 45.121′ W. Marker is in Onancock, Virginia, ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Records of this mercantile business date back to 1842. This store also served the community as a bank and as a social and political meeting place. Deeded in 1970 to Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities. ... 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

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