Cape Charles in Northampton County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Eastville Inn
1724
National & VA.
Historic Registers
Erected by The Colonial Dames XVII Century.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames XVII Century, National Society series list.
Location. 37° 21.169′ N, 75° 56.777′ W. Marker is in Cape Charles, Virginia, in Northampton County. It is on Courthouse Road (Business U.S. 13) south of Willow Oak Road (County Road 631), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16422A Courthouse Rd, Cape Charles VA 23310, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Eastern Shore. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, on the Delmarva Peninsula, and in the Tidewater. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Historic Northampton County Court Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Northampton County Veteran's Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Monument - Eastville, VA (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Northampton County Court Green (within shouting distance of this marker); Debdeavon (within shouting distance of this marker); Gingaskin Indian Reservation (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Home of the First Settler (approx. 0.3 miles away).
Other markers no longer nearby. Northampton County Court Green (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Old Courthouse (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

