Near King George in King George County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Punishing the Nanzattico Indians
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, August 20, 2014
1. Punishing the Nanzattico Indians Marker
Displaced from their reservation land on both sides of the Rappahannock River at Nanzattico and Portobago Bay, Nanzattico Indians attacked the farm of John Rowley, known for his disputes with the tribe, on 29 Aug. 1704. When captured in Richmond County, seven Nanzattico confessed to murder; five were executed after trial. The Virginia Council deemed forty Nanzattico age 12 or older guilty of complicity and ordered them deported, while keeping the younger children as servants. In 1705, sea captain John Martin transported the adult Nanzattico to the island of Antigua, where they were sold into servitude.Erected 2010 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number EP-5.)
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 date for this entry is August 29, 1704.
Location. 38° 10.579′ N, 77° 7.455′ W. Marker is near King George, Virginia, in King George County. Marker is on Nanzatico Lane
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, August 20, 2014
2. Nanzatico Lane & Lands End Trail
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. King George County / Caroline County (approx. 3.3 miles away); James Madison's Birthplace (approx. 3.3 miles away); Emmanuel Church (approx. 3.3 miles away); Emmanuel Episcopal Church (approx. 3.3 miles away); This monument, until 1983 located on the Belle Grove Lawn (approx. 3.4 miles away); Port Royal Harbor (approx. 3½ miles away); Port Royal (approx. 3½ miles away); The Earliest Inhabitants: Native Americans (approx. 3½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in King George.
Also see . . . Nanzattico Indian Town. National Register of Historic Places (Submitted on November 9, 2021.)
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, August 20, 2014
3. Nanzatico Lane & Lands End Trail
Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2014, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,127 times since then and 97 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 21, 2014, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
