Profile for Assateague Island, Virginia, VA

Assateague Island is between Chincoteague Bay to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Coastline is shared by Maryland and Virginia

Wild ponies have inhabited the island for centuries. The horses are separated into two herds, one on each side of the state line

Setting for Marguerite Henry's novel, "Misty of Chincoteague"

Nearby parks & recreation: Assateague State Park, Assateague Island National Seashore

Wildlife: Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge

Historic sites and museums: Assateague Lighthouse

Listed places near Assateague Island

Cemeteries (1)

Hotels (1)

Parks (2)

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Accomack County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Assateague Island political report.

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