Reedville in Northumberland County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Indian Prisoners Abandoned on Tangier Island
Erected 2010 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number JT-91.)
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 (DHR) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1645.
Location. 37° 50.54′ N, 76° 17.252′ W. Marker is in Reedville, Virginia, in Northumberland County. Marker is on Buzzard Point Road (County Route 656). At dock for Tangier Island Ferry at Buzzard Point Marina. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 468 Buzzard Point Rd, Reedville VA 22539, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The War of 1812 / African Americans in the War of 1812 (a few steps from this marker); Elva C (approx. 0.6 miles away); Claud W. Somers (approx. 0.6 miles away); Chesapeake Bay Log Canoe (approx. 0.7 miles away); Drive Boat (approx. 0.7 miles away); Trap Skiff (approx. 0.7 miles away); "The Save The Stack Committee" (approx. 0.7 miles away); Rowing Skiff (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Reedville.
Additional commentary.
1. Opechancanough
Opechancanough is said to have been a younger brother (or half-brother) of the famous chief Powhatan. He was captured in 1646 and killed.
— Submitted September 1, 2011, by Linda Walcroft of Woodstock, Virginia.
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