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 • Indigenous Peoples and Communities. 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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is 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 walking distance of this marker: Daniel Webster Davis (1862-1913) (approx. 0.4 miles away); Samuel L. Gravely Jr. (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); a different marker also named Rocketts Landing (approx. 0.7 miles away); Medal of Honor Memorial Tree (approx. Ύ mile away); Veterans Memorial (approx. Ύ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.
Another marker is no longer nearby.
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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 1,838 times since then and 139 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.
