Near Quinton in New Kent County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Orapax
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 18, 2010
1. Orapax Marker
Powhatan, the paramount chief of many Virginia Algonquian tribes when the English first landed at Jamestown, lived near here at the town of Orapax, having moved from Werowocomoco in 1609 following conflicts with the English. The English boy Henry Spelman lived with Powhatan at Orapax for several months during 1609. By 1614, Powhatan had moved again to Matchcot on the Pamunkey River. In Captain John Smith’s 1624 writings, Smith recounted that he had been taken to Orapax after being captured near the Chickahominy River in 1607 by men of several tribes who were under the leadership of Opechancanough, Powhatan’s military leader.Erected 2008 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number W 19-a.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1609.
Location. 37° 30.882′ N, 77° 12.256′ W. Marker is near Quinton, Virginia, in New Kent County. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. New Kent County (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Henrico County / New Kent County (about 700 feet away); Capt. John Smith Captured (about 700 feet away); New Kent Road (about 800 feet away); Bottom's Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away); Elko Community Center (approx. 1½ miles away); Antioch School Site (approx. 2.1 miles away); Antioch Baptist Church (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Quinton.
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 18, 2010
2. Rt 60 (facing east)
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 18, 2010
3. Rt 60 (facing west)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,496 times since then and 273 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 18, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
