0.87 Acres of Residential Land for Sale in Onancock, Virginia

Under the grant of the Crown of England the tract of land known as Chesconessex was purchased from the Indians, of the hills called A-- [illegible] by the first emigrant ancestor,Col. John Wise, for 7 Dutch blankets. John Wise settled on Chesconessex Creek in 1635, and was a lawyer by profession, and was as such highly esteemed for his integrity & success; he was Speaker of the House of Delegates of Virginia, from 1794 to 1799. Presently a home site of .87 of an acre is available with septic installed for 3 bedroom home. A tributary of the creek meanders through the woodlands, providing wildlife views at every turn. The views of the big waters convey as well. Construct your home on a slice of history being nearly untouched as in the days of the Colonel. Surveyed with septic installed.