Pocahontas Island, Virginia
Pocahontas Island, Virginia, Historic district on a peninsula in Petersburg, United States.
Pocahontas Island contains multiple archaeological sites and antebellum structures along the Appomattox River, preserving centuries of settlement patterns and architectural styles.
The land, initially platted in 1749, developed into one of the largest free Black communities in Virginia by 1860, with over half of Petersburg's population being African American.
The Sandy River Baptist Church, established in 1797, marked the development of a commercial and spiritual center for free Black residents in the region.
The Pocahontas Island Black History Museum at 224 Witten Street displays artifacts spanning 200 years of African American heritage and provides educational tours.
Archaeological excavations revealed evidence of Native American settlements dating to 6500 B.C., with later documentation showing Pamunkey Indian families residing there through the 1800s.
Location: Virginia
GPS coordinates: 37.23860,-77.39970
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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