Boston, VA
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- 20 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Boston is a quiet rural community tucked into Accomack County on Virginia's Eastern Shore. Home to roughly 450 residents, it spans a couple square miles of open farmland, quiet back roads, and tidal marshes between the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Life here moves at an easy pace, centered around coastal scenery and wide-open countryside, while nearby towns handle shopping, groceries, and essential services.
The community also carries meaningful history, anchored by the historic Boston School on Boston Road. Built in 1923 as a Rosenwald School, it served African American students during the era of segregation and remains a rare documented landmark from that period on the Eastern Shore. Today, Boston offers a peaceful, unhurried atmosphere for those seeking open space and simple coastal Virginia living.
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