Near Richmond in Henrico County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Powhatan

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, February 21, 2009

1. Powhatan Marker

Inscription. In this vicinity is believed to be the birthplace of Wahunsunacock, better known as Powhatan. A village stood nearby that also bore the name Powhatan. By the time the English arrived in 1607, Powhatan was acknowledged as the paramount chief of about 30 districts, with more than 150 villages. His dominions, called Tsenacomoco, stretched approximately to the Potomac River in the north and to the fall line of the rivers to the west, and from just south of the James River eastward to the Atlantic Ocean. Powhatan played a leading role in early relations between the English and the Virginia Indians and was the father of Pocahontas. He died in April 1618.

Erected 2005 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number V-49.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics • Indigenous Peoples and Communities. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1618.

Location. 37° 29.802′ N, 77° 24.303′ W. Marker is near Richmond, Virginia, in Henrico County. It is on New Market Road (Virginia Route 5) 0.1 miles south of Oakland Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Henrico VA 23231, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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Regionally, this marker is in the Piedmont

and in Central Virginia.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

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 within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Surrender of Richmond (approx. 0.4 miles away); Wilton (approx. one mile away); Chatsworth School (approx. 1.2 miles away); Darbytown Road (approx. 1.2 miles away); Powhatan's Hill (approx. 1.2 miles away); Richmond Defences (approx. 1.2 miles away); Richmond National Cemetery (approx. 1.4 miles away); A National Cemetery System (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Powhatan Marker on New Market Road facing south. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, February 21, 2009

2. Powhatan Marker on New Market Road facing south.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 3,311 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 21, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.