Horntown, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Horntown, Virginia
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Street scene in Horntown, July 2018
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Location in Accomack County and the state of Virginia.
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 Horntown, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Horntown, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Virginia |
| County | Accomack |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 912 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584859 |
Horntown is a small community in Accomack County, Virginia, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area that the government counts as a town for population statistics, even if it doesn't have its own local government. In 2020, about 912 people lived there.
Horntown is located about 39 feet (or 12 meters) above sea level.
History of Horntown
In the middle of the 1800s, Horntown was an important stop for stagecoaches. These were like old-fashioned buses pulled by horses, carrying people and mail between cities. Horntown was a key resting place on the route that connected Wilmington, Delaware and Eastville, Virginia.
Population Changes
The number of people living in Horntown has changed over the years.
- In 2010, the population was 574 people.
- By 2020, the population had grown to 912 people.
This shows that more people have chosen to live in Horntown recently.
See also
- In Spanish: Horntown (Virginia) para niños
