Pamunkey Indian Reservation facts for kids
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Pamunkey Indian Reservation, Virginia
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Replica cabin near the reservation entrance
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 Pamunkey Indian Reservation
Location in Virginia
Pamunkey Indian Reservation
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Virginia | |
| County | King William | |
| Established | 1658 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km2) | |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 80 | |
| • Density | 42.1/sq mi (16.7/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
23806
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| Area code(s) | 804 | |
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Pamunkey Indian Reservation Archaeological District
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| Nearest city | Lanesville, Virginia | |
| Area | 1,700 acres (690 ha) | |
| NRHP reference No. | 82004567 | |
| Added to NRHP | September 16, 1982 | |
The Pamunkey Indian Reservation is a special area of land set aside for the Pamunkey people. They are a Native American tribe. This reservation is located in King William, Virginia, in the United States. It sits along the Pamunkey River in King William County, Virginia. The land covers about 1,200 acres (4.8 square kilometers). About 500 acres (2 square kilometers) of this land is made up of wetlands and many small creeks. Around 34 families live on the reservation today. Many other tribal members live in nearby cities like Richmond and Newport News.
History of the Pamunkey Reservation
The Pamunkey Indian Reservation has a very long history. It was officially recognized for the Pamunkey tribe way back in 1658. This recognition came from the Governor, the council, and the General Assembly of Virginia.
Important Treaties and Land Rights
A very important document for the Pamunkey tribe is the treaty from 1677. This treaty was made between the King of England (through the Governor of Virginia) and several Native American tribes, including the Pamunkey. It is a key document that explains how Virginia viewed Native American land rights.
Ancestral Lands and Burial Sites
The early ancestors of the Pamunkey tribe lived in a wide area. Their lands stretched from the Middle Peninsula of Virginia down to South Hampton Roads. There is a special burial mound on the reservation. Many believe it holds the remains of Chief Powhatan. He was the father of Matoaka, who is better known as Pocahontas. Chief Powhatan's brother, Opechancanough, moved his remains here. Opechancanough is also buried at this site.
- Virginia's First People: Past and Present, virginiaindians.pwnet.org
