Near Stafford in Stafford County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Patawomeck People at Belle Plains
Photographed By Kevin W., August 15, 2014
1. Patawomeck People at Belle Plains Marker
The Creek provided fish for centuries for the Patawomeck people who in turn taught the colonists to fish to survive, to plant vegetables hitherto unknown to the English and to hunt in the forests. A surviving remnant of the Patawomeck became commercial fishermen in the 19th Century and their descendants today continue to work as watermen. Thus, many Patawomeck words have been incorporated permanently into the English language.Erected 2014 by Stafford County.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Native Americans.
Location. 38° 20.488′ N, 77° 20.106′ W. Marker is near Stafford, Virginia, in Stafford County. Marker is on Belle Plains Road (County Route 604). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fredericksburg VA 22405, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Crow's Nest (approx. 2 miles away); Crow's Nest Natural Area Preserve / Virginia’s State Natural Area Preserves (approx. 2 miles away); John Smith Explores the Chesapeake (approx. 2.1 miles away); Union Redoubt No. 3
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Photographed By Kevin W., August 15, 2014
2. Patawomeck People at Belle Plains Marker
View of the marker (on left) facing Old Landing Point.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2014, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 515 times since then and 168 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 15, 2014, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
