East End in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Powhatan's Hill
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, February 10, 2020
1. Powhatan Hill Marker
Captain John Smith and other
Englishmen were welcomed upon this
hill by the Powhatan Indians
May 23, 1607
Erected 1934 by The Powhatan's Hill Memorial Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration • Native Americans. A significant historical date for this entry is May 23, 1607.
Location. 37° 30.882′ N, 77° 24.41′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in East End. Marker is on Williamsburg Road east of Hatcher Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5051 Northampton St, Henrico VA 23231, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Daniel Webster Davis (1862-1913) (approx. 0.4 miles away); James River Steam Brewery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Rocketts Landing (approx. half a mile away); Indian School in Fulton (approx. half a mile away); Union Army Enters Richmond (approx. 0.6 miles away); Samuel L. Gravely Jr. (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Rocketts Landing (approx. 0.7 miles away); Medal of Honor Memorial Tree (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.
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Photographed By Bernard Fisher, February 10, 2020
2. Williamsburg Rd (facing west)
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, February 10, 2020
3. Williamsburg Rd (facing east)
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, February 10, 2020
4. View from Powhatan Hill
Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2020, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 509 times since then and 98 times this year. Last updated on August 17, 2023, by Rick Tatnall of Richmond, Virginia. Photos: 1. submitted on February 10, 2020, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 11, 2020, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
