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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 te last naval
action of the Revolution, November 30, 1782. Near by is Onley, home of Henry A. Wise,
Governor of Virginia, 1856-60. Accomack Co: Rte. 13, 2 miles s. of Accomac. Return to Accomack County marker listing Copyright 1998 Grover & Jayne Hibberd |