Hairy Head Pond

Hairy Head Pond is a lake in Accomack, Virginia. Hairy Head Pond is situated nearby to the hamlet Deep Hole, as well as near the locality Chincoteague Island.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Chincoteague Island.

Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge

Park

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The Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge is a 14,000-acre wildlife preserve operated by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. It is primarily located on the Virginia half of Assateague Island with portions located on the Maryland side of the island, as well as Morris Island and Wildcat Marsh. Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge is situated 1½ miles southeast of Hairy Head Pond.

Chincoteague Island

Island

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Chincoteague is a town in Accomack County, Virginia, United States. The town includes the whole of Chincoteague Island and an area of adjacent water. The population was 3,344 at the 2020 census. Chincoteague Island is situated 2 miles southwest of Hairy Head Pond.

Chincoteague High School

School

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Chincoteague High School is a public high school in Accomack County, Virginia. It is one of the four high schools in Accomack County Public Schools. It serves grades six through twelve and, due to its low number of students, has only approximately 40 students per grade. Chincoteague High School is situated 2 miles southwest of Hairy Head Pond.