Eastville Virginia Tourism

The charming historic town of Eastville is located on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, approximately 15 miles north of the southern-most tip of the Delmarva Peninsula.

Access to “city life” is gained by traveling across the 17 mile Chesapeake Bay Bridge, which connects the eastern shore to Virginia Beach, Virginia. The total population of this town is a little over 200.

Eastville is the county seat of Northampton County and has been for over three hundred years. The fame of this little town is that it holds the oldest continuous court records in the nation, dating from 1632. Early court records were kept in clerk homes and have survived to this day. They are preserved in the newly built courthouse and can be viewed by visitors. Visitors are also able to partake of a “self-guided” tour of the Courthouse Green’s 1700 buildings, the 1731 Courthouse, 1770 Clerk’s Office and the 1770. (Weekdays only)

Court was first held at this site in 1677 when the community was known as “the Hornes”, referring to its location between two branches of bayside creek. “The Hornes” later became Peachburg Town and then Eastville. The first courthouse on this site was in use by 1690.

Another courthouse, a two story frame building with a floor of hard packed earth and a raised wood platform for the judges, was built in 1715. The building now known as the old Courthouse was built in 1731, of brick, laid in Flemish bond. The three-building old Courthouse complex has been designated as a Virginia Historic Site.

In Eastville you will find historic homes, art galleries, a bed and breakfast, and the historic Eastville Inn. The town is very photogenic with peaceful streets lined with old oak trees, Crape Myrtles, and a keen sense of pride in its history.

Located in the heart of historic Eastville is the 285 year old Inn and is the only restaurant located in the town. Chef Charles Thain offers a succulent menu filled with his seafood specialties and Chesapeake Bay favorites.

Stay the night at the Windrush Holiday Bed & Breakfast. Windrush offers visitors two options for lodging and accommodations and a wide variety of outdoor activities. There is something there for every member of the family.