Old County Courthouse – Eastville
Location: 16404 Courthouse Road / Courthouse Square
Built: 1731 – 1732
Style: Federal
Architect: John Marshall
Contractor: John Marshall
Description: The building faces south and is a one story red colored brick and wood structure. The building is located on landscaped grounds in the center of Eastville. The arched entrance is on the south side. The building has a steep pitched roof. The building is now a museum.
History: The county was created in 1634 and Towne was selected as the county seat. The first courthouse was built in 1663 in Towne when Accomack County was created. In 1677, the county seat was moved to Eastville and the court met in the taverns. The second courthouse a frame structure was built in 1690. The third courthouse was a two story frame structure built in 1715. The third courthouse was a brick structure built in 1731 which is still standing. The fourth courthouse was built in 1795. The fifth courthouse was constructed in 1898 to 1899 and is still standing. The sixth and present courthouse was constructed in 2004 to 2006.
SOURCE: courthouses.co