Accomac Historic District
Also known as Debtors' Prison; St. James Church
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Accomac Historic District, at Business Rte. 13, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 21, 1982. The Register lists it for its commerce, military, exploration/settlement and politics, at the state level. The district takes in 158 historic buildings. The listing covers 130 acres. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isPlace in Virginia listed on National Register of Historic Places. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 50 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 10 minutes
Business Rte. 13, Accomac · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Accomac Historic DistrictStart here
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Debtors' PrisonBuilding · next door - 3
St. James ChurchGreek Doric · 0.2 mi on
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Accomac Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Accomac Historic District
Is Accomac Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 21, 1982 (Register number 82004529).
Is Accomac Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Accomac Historic District?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Accomac Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 50 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 41679215 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.