Chincoteague, VA
Incorporated	1908
State	Virginia
County	Accomack
Mayor	John H. Tarr
http://www.chincoteague-va.gov/

Chincoteague (IPA: /ˈʃiŋ.kəˌtig/) is a town in Accomack County, Virginia, United States. The population was 4,317 at the 2000 census. The town is perhaps best known for its feral ponies, although these are not actually on the island of Chincoteague but on the nearby Assateague Island. Also relating to Chincoteague is Marguerite Henry's book Misty of Chincoteague, which is about Chincoteague's annual Pony Penning Day. It was made into the 1961 film Misty, which was filmed on-location, and has become an all-time favorite family film. Image File history File links Chincoteague_Seal. ... Adapted from Wikipedias VA county maps by Seth Ilys. ... Official language(s) English Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Area  Ranked 35th  - Total 42,793 sq mi (110,862 km²)  - Width 200 miles (320 km)  - Length 430 miles (690 km)  - % water 7. ... Accomack County is a county located in the state of Virginia, USA. As of 2000, the population is 38,305. ... For information on how to read IPA transcriptions of English words see here. ... Accomack County is a county located in the state of Virginia, USA. As of 2000, the population is 38,305. ... Official language(s) English Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Area  Ranked 35th  - Total 42,793 sq mi (110,862 km²)  - Width 200 miles (320 km)  - Length 430 miles (690 km)  - % water 7. ... A Shetland Pony A pony is most commonly a certain breed of small horse, generally of northern European origin, that usually measures less than 14. ... Egrets in Assateagues marshes Assateague Island is a barrier island, comprising the southern portion of Marylands Atlantic coast and part of Virginias Eastern Shore. ... Misty of Chicoteague was a book written by Marguerite Henry in 1947 Marguerite Henry (April 13, 1902-November 26, 1997) was an American writer. ... Misty of Chicoteague was a book written by Marguerite Henry in 1947 Marguerite Henry (April 13, 1902-November 26, 1997) was the an American writer. ... Misty is available on home video and DVD Misty is the name of a 1961 film based upon Marguerite Henrys award-winning childrens book Misty of Chincoteague, published in 1947. ...

In this event, which has been held since 1925, horses swim across the shallow water between the islands. If any animal is too small or weak to make the swim, they are placed on a barge and ferried over. All the horses are herded into large pens after running through the middle of town and down Main Street. The Pony Penning takes place on the last consecutive Wednesday & Thursday in July. The actual swim will occur on Wednesday, and the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Department auctions off that year's foals on Thursday, and on Friday the remaining ponies swim back to Assateague. Legend has it that the ponies on Assateague are descendants of survivors of a Spanish galleon that sank on its way to Mexico during a storm off the coast of the island.

The breed has come to be called Chincoteague Ponies. Chincoteague is a town located in Accomack County, Virginia. ...

The cover of Marguerite Henry's Misty of Chincoteague

In 1962, a major Nor'easter winter storm, the Ash Wednesday Storm, struck Chincoteague and Assateague Islands. The town was completely underwater, and went for days without electricity. Almost all structures on nearby Assateague Island, where development was just beginning were destroyed. (The real Misty of children's book and film fame survived by being brought inside the Beebe family's house, where she gave birth to a foal named "Stormy" shortly later). Cover of Marguerite Henrys childrens book Misty of Chincoteague, about a miniature horse from the island of Chincoteague. ... Misty of Chicoteague was a book written by Marguerite Henry in 1947 Marguerite Henry (April 13, 1902-November 26, 1997) was an American writer. ... Misty of Chicoteague was a book written by Marguerite Henry in 1947 Marguerite Henry (April 13, 1902-November 26, 1997) was the an American writer. ... 1962 (MCMLXII) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar). ... Satellite image of the intense noreaster responsible for the North American blizzard of 2006. ... Damage at Virginia Beach, Virginia in March, 1962 photo by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers The Ash Wednesday Storm of 1962 occurred on March 6-8, 1962 along the mid-Atlantic coast of the United States. ...

Possibly due to a combination of publicity from the Misty books and movie and the damage from the 1962 storm, most of Assateague Island was preserved from development as Assateague Island National Seashore in 1965. This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1965 calendar). ...

The best place to stay when coming to the Chincoteague pony swin would be Snug Harbor Marina,they have waterfront cottages just a short distance away fron the event.Be sure to call a year ahead of time for bookings (757-336-6176).Snug Harbor Marina is one of the longest running hotels in Chincoteague and is rich with history and charm.

Geography

Chincoteague is located at 37°56′5″N, 75°22′4″W (37.934673, -75.367805)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 96.0 km² (37.1 mi²). 24.9 km² (9.6 mi²) of it is land and 71.1 km² (27.4 mi²) of it (74.02%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 4,317 people, 2,068 households, and 1,244 families residing in the town. The population density was 173.1/km² (448.2/mi²). There were 3,970 housing units at an average density of 159.2/km² (412.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.92% White, 0.95% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.37% from other races, and 1.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.53% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 2,068 households out of which 21.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.8% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.63. Image File history File links 20060727_18-24-29chincoteaguedeer4print. ... Matrimony redirects here. ...

In the town the population was spread out with 18.0% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 30.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females there were 94.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $28,514, and the median income for a family was $33,425. Males had a median income of $27,075 versus $20,859 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,367. About 9.7% of families and 12.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.9% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

External links

• Maps and aerial photos Coordinates: 37.934673° -75.367805°
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• Information about the Chincoteague Pony breed
• The Town of Chincoteague's Official Government Website
• Chincoteague Travel Information