Powhatan's Chimney, Historical monument in Wicomico, Virginia, United States
Powhatan's Chimney is a brick structure standing near Timberneck Creek that once marked what was believed to be Chief Powhatan's residence. The monument consists of the remnants of this colonial-era building, preserving a physical link to early settlement history.
The original chimney structure collapsed in 1888, leading to its reconstruction in the 1930s by Preservation Virginia. This restoration transformed it into a memorial honoring early colonial interactions between settlers and local people.
The site speaks to early meetings between English settlers and local tribes during Jamestown's founding era. It shows how two very different peoples encountered each other in this region.
The site is easily accessible through local roads in Gloucester County and features informational markers on-site. Taking time to walk around slowly and read the available markers helps you understand the place better.
Archaeological research from 2003 revealed that the actual Werowocomoco settlement was located elsewhere, not at this spot. This discovery fundamentally changed how historians understand what this monument actually represents.
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