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	Onancock, Virginia Guide
		The inviting little town of Onancock, Virginia was founded as Port Scarborough in 1680.
		With a population of about 1,500, Onancock is one of the largest towns on Virginia's remote Eastern Shore.
		The town of Onancock is wrapped to the north and south by branches of Onancock Creek.
	www.baydreaming.com /onancock.htm (471 words)

	Onancock, Virginia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Onancock is a town located in Accomack County, Virginia.
		Onancock's most famous resident is Virginia Commonwealth University star basketball player B.A. Walker.
		Onancock is located at 37°42'38" North, 75°44'47" West (37.710578, -75.746307)
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Onancock,_Virginia (432 words)

	Bed and Breakfast & Chesapeake Bay - Tangier Island and Virginia - Quinby Virginia
		Virginia's gateway to Tangier Island, which is a part of the Central portion, is the Onancock Wharf and the Captain Eulice passenger ferry.
		Onancock has a deep water port with access to the Chesapeake Bay and is also close to the Accomac Airport (great for private planes).
		Locustville, Virginia still boasts the Locustville General Store, erected in 1844 and the buildings still stand (and are accessible) for the Locustville Academy, the only survivor of the dozen or more schools of higher learning that dotted the Shore in the mid 1800s.
	www.virginiabedbreakfasts.com /central-va-accommodations.html (985 words)

	deseretnews.com \| Shore town's charm attracts artists, tourists
		ONANCOCK, Va. — Virginia's Eastern Shore doesn't have the multimillion-dollar homes of North Carolina's Outer Banks or the boardwalks and arcades of resort towns like Ocean City to the north.
		The last steamboat docked in Onancock in 1935, but ferries continue to operate daily cruises to Tangier Island, a remote crabbing community in the Chesapeake Bay where residents still speak with the lilt of their Cornwall ancestors.
		Onancock (pronounced oh-NAN-cock) faded with the decline of the railroad and steamer, but its nascent arts scene is spurring a resurgence.
	deseretnews.com /dn/view/0,1249,595077010,00.html (1111 words)

	Onancock Virginia Resource Guide, City or community of Onancock, Virginia Facts, Information, Relocation, Real Estate, ...
		The population of Onancock is approximately 1,434 (1990).
		The distance from Onancock to Washington DC is 109 miles.
		Onancock is positioned 37.70 degrees north of the equator and 75.74 degrees west of the prime meridian.
	www.usacitiesonline.com /vacountyonancock.htm (328 words)

	Onancock Profile \| Onancock VA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Onancock, VA, population 1,525, is located in Virginia's Accomack county, about 57.4 miles from Hampton and 60.7 miles from Virginia Beach.
		It is estimated that in recent years Onancock's population has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
		Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Onancock area were lower than Virginia's average.
	www.idcide.com /citydata/va/onancock.htm (83 words)

	From the Beginning
		Only a handful of towns and cities exist today in Virginia that were founded in 1680, the year of the Virginia Assembly’s Act of Cohabitation that encouraged the development of a few key, port-of-entry towns throughout the colony.
		In 1681, surveyor Daniel Jenifer, prepared a grid plan for the land at the head of the creek that was to be the Eastern Shore’s official port-of-entry town.
		Onancock is proud to be the home of an unusual array of eateries to suit every taste, and several are within easy walking distance of the wharf.
	www.onancock.com /fromthebeginning.htm (1230 words)

	Onancock Virginia: Historic waterfront Onancock and the Chesapeake Bay
		Onancock Bed and Breakfasts and Onancock Restaurants are located here along with an array of Eastern Shore of Virginia historic locations including Tangier Island, Kerr Place, and more.
		Onancock is nestled on Onancock Creek on the Chesapeake Bay's lower Eastern Shore.
		It is centrally located on Virginia's Eastern Shore and is an excellent place to begin your Eastern Shore travels: there is kayaking, bird watching, ecotours, trips to Tangier Island, Virginia and and an abundance of historic locations Shore wide.
	www.chesapeakebaysampler.com /Onancock.htm (189 words)

	Crown Pointe Marina - Excursions
		Poquoson, Virginia is located at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, on the Poquoson River.
		Onancock, first called Port Scarborough, is one of only a handful of towns and cities that exist today in Virginia that were founded in 1680, the year of the Virginia Assembly’s Act of Cohabitation that encouraged the development of a few key, port-of-entry towns throughout the colony.
		Onancock Wharf and Marina boating facilities are available to Chesapeake Bay Sailing Vessels and Chesapeake Bay Power Boats.
	www.crownpointemarina.com /resources/excursions.htm (1899 words)

	Onancock News
		The Eastern Shore of Virginia's only dialysis center has closed while an investigation continues into the sickness of four patients and the death of an Accomack County man who was being treated there.
		ONANCOCK -- Shore native Ralph Northam announced his candidacy for the state Senate Tuesday during an early morning stop at Mallard's at the Wharf restaurant and a later announcement at Eastville's old...
		Onancock School preservation advocates will have to wait a little longer for a formal vote on reuse of the 1921 building and its grounds.
	www.topix.net /city/onancock-va (660 words)

	Chic & shore Chic & shore
		ONANCOCK - Virginia's Eastern Shore doesn't have the multimillion-dollar homes of North Carolina's Outer Banks or the boardwalks and arcades of resort towns such as Ocean City to the north.
		In juxtaposition to this "new" Onancock (pronounced oh-NAN-cock) is the Corner Bakery, a family-owned shop in the town's small downtown, where crabbers and fishermen still stop for doughnuts and strong coffee before heading out to sea in the morning.
		For years, Onancock's port served as an important trade and passenger link between the Eastern Shore and cities on the Virginia mainland, Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Md.
	www.roanoke.com /roatimes/news/story168919.html (1003 words)

	Onancock Virginia Real Estate
		Onancock, Virginia is located in Accomack County in the middle of Virginia's Eastern Shore.
		Onancock is situated in the heart of the Mid-Atlantic flyway on the Eastern Shore of Virginia (a birdwatcher's paradise) where life is serene, the atmosphere is pleasurable.
		In Onancock, the general consensus is, "It's a wonderful way of life", and this is borne out by the wonderful homes, great location and the abundance of water activities.
	www.relocateamerica.com /states/VA/cities/onancock.htm (747 words)

	ABC 7 News - 4 Men, Boy Killed in Virginia Crash (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Angela Jean Moore, 28, of Onancock, was in fair condition and Tomas Justin Hrubbs, 24, was in critical condition, a hospital spokeswoman said Saturday.
		Her son, Jose Antonio Chapa, was not in a seat restraint, investigators said.
		Police identified those killed in the SUV as the driver, Jared Randolph Atkinson, 21, of Wachapreague; Justin Carter Bradshaw, 21, of Harborton; Jonathon Paul Nolz, 21, of Onancock; and Jereme James Parks, 20, of Melfa.
	www.wjla.com /news/stories/0107/389986.html (456 words)

	Gallery Visit (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The historic Town of Onancock is located on the Delmarva Penninsula on the east coast of the United States.
		We are approximately 1.5 hours north of Norfolk, Virginia and 1.5 hours south of Ocean City, Maryland.
		It crosses the Chesapeake Bay to the lower portion of Virginia's Eastern Shore.
	www.jackrichardsongallery.com /Gallery_Visit.html (279 words)

	Welcome
		A small, rural, waterfront village centrally located on the Eastern Shore of Virginia with a history that begins with the discovery by John Smith in 1608 of the site that is now Onancock, Virginia.
		Onancock is an ideal town to visit, live and work.
		Onancock - pronounced oh NAN cock - is a Native American name meaning "foggy place".
	www.onancock.com (278 words)

	Onancock Guide: Onancock, Virginia The Gem of the Eastern Shore of Virginia
		Historic waterfront Onancock, Virginia on the Eastern Shore of Virginia offers warm and friendly bed and breakfast accommodations, great restaurants, antique and collectible shops and a life style that is long sought after by many today.
		Christmas is special in Onancock and visitors and vacationers, alike, are always welcome to join in the activities during this special time of year.
		Onancock, with its tree line streets whether summer, fall, winter, or spring like other Eastern Shore of Virginia communities, is a unique place to visit, a great place to vacation, and a wonderful place to live.
	www.esva.com /onancock.htm (868 words)

	Onancock, Virginia VA, town profile (Accomack County) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
		Virginia > All counties > Accomack County > Onancock
		Onancock is on the Eastern Shore, the narrow peninsula that separates Chesapeake Bay from the Atlantic Ocean
		At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Onancock was $18,393, compared with $21,587 nationally.
	www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=25604 (508 words)

	Armaondo's in Onancock: Onancock Restaurants on the Eastern Shore of Virginia
		Onancock Restaurants on the Eastern Shore of Virginia vary in size and style and Armando's is unique in its own way.
		Since Onancock Wharf is visited all year by sailors and yachters, the boating community loves to visit Armando's for an enjoyable land-loving evening.
		As for Kim, her story is to come, but one thing for sure, she is delightfully gracious and a pleasure to be around; everyone looks forward to seeing Armando and Kim when they arrive for dinner.
	www.armandosinonancock.com (617 words)

	Onancock Vacation Rentals cottage Onancock Creek Waterfront Cottage-Premier Location USA
		Enjoy the views of Onancock Creek from the inviting living room which opens onto the tri-level deck through glass sliding doors.
		While on the deck, laze away in the hammock or walk to the end of the dock and catch crabs or toss your fishing line.
		From the wharf in Onancock you can catch the Captain Eulice and have a day excursion to Tangier Island, where you will discover a quaint way of living on an island with no autos.
	www.cyberrentals.com /USA/Virginia/vacation-cottage-Onancock/p117076.htm (704 words)

	Onancock Vacation Rentals \| Onancock Rentals \| Vacation Rentals in Onancock \| HomeAway
		Vacation Rentals in Onancock Virginia are an affordable vacation lodging option and are perfect anytime you want more space than a hotel room affords.
		Onancock Rentals run the range of accommodations from budget to luxury.
		Examples of occasions that are ideal for booking Onancock Vacation Rentals are family vacations, group travel, weddings, honeymoons and family reunions.
	www.homeaway.com /Onancock/s/5886/fa/find.squery (175 words)

	FLOWER DELIVERY Virginia VA \| Virginia FTD Florist \| Virginia Flower Shop
		SONG: "Carry Me Back to Old Virginia" was formally retired from use in 1997 but has not yet been replaced.
		OFFICIAL SEAL: obverse: the Roman goddess Virtus, dressed as an Amazon and holding a sheathed sword in one hand and a spear in the other, stands over the body of Tyranny, who is pictured with a broken chain in his hand and a fallen crown nearby.
		The state motto appears below, the word "Virginia" above, and a border of Virginia creeper encircles the whole.
	www.wesleyberryflowers.com /flowers_VA_virginia.html (794 words)

	Onancock Vacation Rentals, Onancock Rentals, Virginia - A1 Vacations
		Onancock Vacation Rentals may feature Condos, cabins, villas, cottages and vacation homes.
		Onancock Virginia Vacation Rentals offer access to activities that will keep you entertained.
		You may be able to bring your pet when you stay in Onancock Vacation Rentals.
	www.a1vacations.com /Onancock/s/5886/fa/find.squery (141 words)

	Onancock Virginia Real Estate - Homes for Sale in Onancock VA
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	www.realestate.com /local-homes/virginia/Onancock.aspx (346 words)

	Small Museum Association (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Located in Onancock, Virginia, Kerr Place is the headquarters of the Eastern Shore of Virginia Historical Society.
		All have been carefully researched to allow the visitor to catch a glimpse of what life was like on a Virginia plantation circa 1800.
		Period decorative arts and furnishings are used on the first floor to complete the interpretation of this early 19th century house.
	www.smallmuseum.org /kerr.htm (143 words)

	Tangier Island, Virginia: A Chesapeake Bay island
		A Chesapeake Bay island whose history is as fascinating as is its ties to the Eastern Shore of Virginia.
		Commercial fishing and crabbing is physical and demanding", according to a Tangierman, "but it is the love of the Bay, its wildlife and its beauty that makes it worth all the aches and pains we live with each day.
		Tangier Island, Virginia is located approximately twelve miles from the Eastern Shore of Virginia’s mainland in the Chesapeake Bay.
	www.chesapeakebaysampler.com /TangierIsland.htm (2018 words)

	John Smith 400
		The John Smith shallop makes its first official stop of the reenactment voyage on the Eastern Shore of Virginia in Onancock.
		As John Smith's 1608 exploration ventured across the Bay towards what is now the Eastern Shore of Virginia, "an extreame gust of wind, rayne, thunder, and lightening." obliged Smith and his crew to seek refuge from the inclement weather in a sheltered location he named "Keale's Hill".
		Scholars today surmise that the Keale's Hill of Smith's diaries is the location of present-day Onancock, a town that gets its name from "Owanancock", the Indian word for 'foggy'.
	www.johnsmith400.org /onancock.htm (144 words)

	Onancock, Virginia Real Estate and Homes for Sale - Trulia
		Refine your real estate search in Onancock, VA by price, number of bedrooms, bathrooms, property type (including townhouses, condominiums and single-family homes), and more.
		See local real estate trends, and compare your home to recently sold homes and similar homes for sale in Onancock, Virginia.
		View our Onancock real estate guide to see average listing prices, sale prices and information for local school districts.
	www.trulia.com /VA/Onancock (631 words)

	Onancock, Virginia (VA) population and demographics data - Sperling's BestPlaces
		Onancock, Virginia (VA) population and demographics data - Sperling's BestPlaces
		As of 2007, Onancock's population is 1,454 people.
		Compared to the rest of the country, Onancock's cost of living is 3.80% Lower than the U.S. average.
	www.bestplaces.net /city/profile.aspx?city=Onancock_VA (100 words)

	Onancock Vacation Rentals, Onancock Rentals, CyberRentals
		Onancock Vacation Rentals can feature Condos, cabins, villas, cottages and vacation homes in Onancock Virginia.
		Onancock Condos, cabins, villas, cottages and vacation homes in Virginia are an affordable vacation lodging option and are perfect to rent for family vacations, group travel, weddings, honeymoons, family reunions or anytime you want more space than a hotel room provides.
		To search Onancock Vacation Rentals available for rent for specific travel dates enter your dates in the search boxes in the above left navigation area.
	www.cyberrentals.com /Onancock/s/5886/fa/find.squery (150 words)

	Memorial Obituaries Higgins, Jr., Dr. Frederick (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		of Onancock, Virginia gracefully returned to the Lord Saturday, September 13, 2003 following a battle with lung cancer that ended peacefully with his wife and family by his side.
		Born in Portsmouth, Virginia on September 28, 1936, he was the only surviving child of the late Frederick B. Higgins, Sr.
		He was an avid gardener, a member of the Eastern Shore of Virginia Angler’s Club in Accomac and the 60 Plus Club in Virginia Beach and, of course, spent as much time as he could fishing from his boat.
	obit.williamsfuneralhomes.com /obit_display.cgi?id=69586&clientid=williamsfuneralhomes&listing=Found (659 words)

	The Baltimore Sun An Article By Nancy Taylor Robson, Special To The Sun
		A 'Pot of Gold' on the Eastern Shore of Virginia Onancock: People fleeing the rat race join with locals to boost a town full of serenity and smiles.
		Onancock is a hidden gem, and well worth the trip........
		Wrapped around the Onancock River at the bottom of Pocomoke Sound, Onancock is one of the oldest towns in the United States.
	colonialmanorinn.com /articles (1615 words)

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