Church Hill in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Powhatan Stone

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, February 9, 2009

1. Powhatan Stone Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

An old Indian stone removed from and now overlooking “Powhatan Seat” a royal residence of King Powhatan when Captain John Smith and his fellow “Adventurers” made the first permanent English settlement in this country at Jamestown, Virginia 1607.

“Powhatan Seat” was the residence from 1726-1865 of the ancestors of Peter H. Mayo by whose daughters this stone was presented to the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities.

Erected by Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1607.

Location. 37° 31.488′ N, 77° 24.768′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in Church Hill. Marker is on East Grace Street, 0.1 miles east of North 33rd Street, on the right when traveling east. This marker is located in Chimborazo Park 500 feet south of the Chimborazo Visitor Center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Richmond VA 23223, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within

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walking distance of this marker. Chimborazo Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); Strengthen the Arm of Liberty (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Richmond's Civil War Hospitals (about 700 feet away); Confederate Hospital (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Chimborazo Hospital (approx. 0.2 miles away); 3420 East Broad Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); Battle of Bloody Run (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Chimborazo Hospital (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Powhatan Stone overlook. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, February 9, 2009

2. Powhatan Stone overlook.

Powhatan Stone in Chimborazo Park. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, February 9, 2009

3. Powhatan Stone in Chimborazo Park.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 3,090 times since then and 255 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 13, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.