Eastville in Northampton County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Gingaskin Indian Reservation

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, April 20, 2008

1. Gingaskin Indian Reservation Marker

Inscription. The Gingaskin Indian Reservation was located nearby from 1640 to 1813 and was created from a land patent in 1640 that set aside land for the Accomac Indians. When the Accomacs moved there, they became known as the Gingaskins. They continued to practice their traditional economy of farming, hunting, and fishing. By the 1760s, portions of the reservation had been leased to outside groups to help support the Gingaskins, who were suffering from a decreased population and pressures from their white neighbors. The legal termination of the tribe began in 1813, essentially against the Gingaskins' will, when their land was divided into plots and deeded to surviving members.

Erected 2000 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number WY-9.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1640.

Location. 37° 21.183′ N, 75° 56.754′ W. Marker is in Eastville, Virginia, in Northampton County. Marker is at the intersection of Alt. US 13 and Willow Oak Road, on the right when traveling north on Alt. US 13. Touch for map

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. Marker is in this post office area: Eastville VA 23347, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Northampton County Veteran's Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Monument - Eastville, VA (within shouting distance of this marker); Northampton County Court Green (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Northampton County Court Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Debdeavon (within shouting distance of this marker); Home of the First Settler (approx. 0.3 miles away); Home of First Settler (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eastville.

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, July 17, 2013

2. Gingaskin Indian Reservation Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 3,775 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 4, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on October 11, 2016, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.