Debtors' Prison, Accomac
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The Debtors' Prison is a historic debtors' prison in Accomac, Virginia. Constructed in 1783 as a house for the Accomack County jailer, it is the oldest public structure in the county. It was converted to use as a debtors' prison in 1824, which purpose it served until 1849. The prison was added to the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places in 1976; along with structures in Worsham and Tappahannock, both in Virginia as well, it is one of only three debtors' prisons in the country on the National Register. ()
Built: 1783 (241 years ago)Coordinates: 37°43'7"N, 75°40'2"W
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Accomac
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Debtors' Prison – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Cokesbury Church, Kerr Place, Bank Building, St. James Church.
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Which popular attractions are close to Debtors' Prison?
Nearby attractions include Eastern Shore Public Library-Virginia, Accomac (3 min walk), Bank Building, Accomac (6 min walk), St. James Church, Accomac (8 min walk).