Totuskey Creek facts for kids
Totuskey Creek is a small stream that flows into the Rappahannock River in Richmond County, Virginia. A stream that flows into a larger river is called a tributary. Totuskey Creek joins the Rappahannock River close to a place called Wellford, Virginia.
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History of Totuskey Creek
Early Days with the Rappahannock Tribe
Totuskey Creek was once an important natural border for the Rappahannock Tribe. It marked the eastern edge of their lands.
In the 1650s, people from Europe, known as colonists, started to settle along the Rappahannock River. The Rappahannock Tribe decided to move away from the southern side of the river.
Their leader, named Accopatough, officially gave the land east of Totuskey Creek to the new settlers. This happened just before he passed away in April 1651. His next leader, Taweeren, confirmed this agreement in May of the same year.
A Place for Tobacco Inspection
In 1730, Totuskey Creek became a significant spot for the tobacco trade. A special place was set up here to inspect tobacco. This was part of a law called the Tobacco Inspection Act.
The law stated that tobacco would be checked at "Naylor's Hole" and also at the mouth of Totuskey Creek. These two places were considered one inspection area in Richmond County. This process helped ensure the quality of tobacco being sold.
A Famous Baptism
On September 6, 1778, an important event happened in the waters of Totuskey Creek. A Baptist minister named Lewis Lunsford performed a baptism here. The person he baptized was Robert Carter III. Carter was a well-known figure in Virginia history.
