Near Yorktown in York County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Indian Field Creek

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, December 21, 2009

1. Indian Field Creek Marker

Inscription. The ground to the south along this creek was the home of the Chiskiack Indians, a small tribe whose leader was a "werowance," or petty chief, under Powhatan. As the English began to settle this area, about 1630, the Chiskiacks moved across the York River into the present Gloucester County.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1630.

Location. 37° 16.095′ N, 76° 33.364′ W. Marker is near Yorktown, Virginia, in York County. Marker can be reached from Colonial National Historic Parkway, 0.8 miles west of Mason Row, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Yorktown VA 23691, 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. Powhatan's Village (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); York River (approx. 0.9 miles away); Naval Weapons Station (approx. 1.3 miles away); Bellfield Plantation (approx. 1.3 miles away); Cheatham Annex (approx. 1.4 miles away); Nathaniel Bacon (approx. 1.6 miles away); Ringfield Plantation (approx. 1.6 miles away); Powhatan’s Chimney (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Yorktown.

Also see . . . Colonial Parkway

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Photographed By Bernard Fisher, December 21, 2009

2. Indian Field Creek

Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,498 times since then and 82 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 24, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.