Pamunkey Indian Reservation
The Pamunkey Indian Reservation is a Native American reservation of the Pamunkey Indian Tribe located in King William, Virginia, United States. This reservation lies along the Pamunkey River in King William County, Virginia on the Middle Peninsula. It contains approximately 1,200 acres (4.8 km2) of land, 500 acres (2 km2) of which is wetlands with numerous creeks. Thirty-four families reside on this reservation and many Tribal members live in nearby Richmond, Newport News, and other parts of Virginia.
Pamunkey Indian Reservation, Virginia | |
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Replica cabin near the reservation entrance | |
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Seal | |
Location within the Commonwealth of Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 37°34′29″N 77°0′5″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | King William |
| Established | 1658 |
| Government | |
| • Chief | Robert Gray |
| 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 (2012) | |
| • Total | 80 |
| • Density | 42.1/sq mi (16.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 23806 |
| Area code | 804 |
| Website | pamunkey |
Pamunkey Indian Reservation Archaeological District | |
| Nearest city | Lanesville, Virginia |
| Area | 1,700 acres (690 ha) |
| NRHP reference No. | 82004567 |
| Added to NRHP | September 16, 1982 |
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