Definition: Accomack was an ancient port on the Virginia Peninsula, located near the mouth of the James River. It was a strategic harbor for trade and commerce between England and Virginia. The name "Accomack" comes from the Scottish word 'Acre', meaning "acre." The land on which it stood was divided into a number of smaller islands that were used as ports by ships to move goods, supplies and people. In English, the term can mean anything but is commonly applied to land or buildings. It can refer to any building structure, including structures such as mansions, churches, schools, and public buildings like museums. For example: - In 2018, a new museum was opened in the old town of Yorktown in Virginia. - The town of Yorktown is home to a collection of historical artifacts from the Jamestown Settlement in Virginia. - In 2019, the house at the old Yorktown Town Hall (which once belonged to the colonial governor of Virginia) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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