Coocheyville, Virginia

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Coocheyville is an unincorporated community in Accomack County, Virginia, United States. [1]

In 1998, the community was reported to consist of five homes, two of which were unoccupied. A store and blacksmith's shop were formerly operated in the area. The community's name may be derived from the former presence of prostitutes in the community. [2]

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References

  1. "Feature Detail Report for: Coocheyville (Accomack County, Virginia)". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. Stump, Brice (September 1, 1998). "Coochey, Coocheyville". The Daily Times (Salisbury, Maryland).

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