Accomack County, Administrative county in Eastern Virginia, United States
Accomack County spans across 1,310 square miles, with 450 square miles of land bordered by the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean.
The county evolved from Accomac Shire, established in 1634 as one of Virginia's eight original administrative divisions, before receiving its current designation in 1663.
The territory inherited its name from the Accawmack Indians, who numbered 6,000 people when English explorers first contacted them in 1603.
The county maintains numerous television translator stations that relay signals from major network affiliates, providing comprehensive media coverage to local residents.
Accomack County represents the largest county by total area in Virginia, with water covering 65.7 percent of its territory.
Location: Virginia
Inception: 1663
Capital city: Accomac
Shares border with: Somerset County, Worcester County, Northampton County
Website: http://co.accomack.va.us
GPS coordinates: 37.76000,-75.76000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:33
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