Near Quinton in New Kent County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Capt. John Smith Captured

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, January 28, 2009

1. Capt. John Smith Captured Marker

Inscription. In Dec. 1607, while exploring the headwaters of the nearby Chickahominy River, Capt. John Smith and his party were captured by a hunting party consisting of members of the Paspaheghs, Chickahominies, Youghtanunds, Pamunkeys, Mattaponis, and Chiskiacks. Smith was taken to Rasaweck, a hunting camp and became friendly with Chief Powhatan's brother Opechancanough. During this time, Smith first met Chief Powhatan, the leader of the Virginia Indians of this region, at Werowocomoco, on the York River. A formal alliance was made between them. Smith returned to Jamestown early in Jan. 1608.

Erected 2002 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number E-12.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1608.

Location. 37° 30.864′ N, 77° 12.405′ W. Marker is near Quinton, Virginia, in New Kent County. It is on East Williamsburg Road (U.S. 60) 0.1 miles east of White Oak Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Quinton VA 23141, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Peninsula

and in Coastal Virginia.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Tidewater.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are

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within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Bottom's Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Orapax (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1896 Engineer Aviation Battalion Memorial (approx. 1½ miles away); Elko Community Center (approx. 1½ miles away); Meadows Fire Tower (approx. 1.9 miles away); Antioch School Site (approx. 1.9 miles away); Antioch Baptist Church (approx. 2.2 miles away); Seven Days Battles (approx. 2½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Quinton.

Other markers no longer nearby. Henrico County / New Kent County (was here, next to this marker but has been confirmed missing); McClellan's Crossing (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); New Kent County (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); New Kent Road (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, January 28, 2009

2. Capt. John Smith Captured Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 26, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 27, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,330 times since then and 109 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 27, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.