Fort James and Moysonec
- Address: Pocohantas Trail (US 60)
- Vicinity: West of N Waterside Dr (VA Rte 627)
Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
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Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
1607/11/00 | John Smith (Explorer) | Explorer | John Smith explores the Chickahominy River in November and December 1607, and he observes Moysonec, "where a better seat'for a town cannot be desired". | Voyage of Discovery on the Chesapeake |
Particulars for Fort James and Moysonec: | |
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Cultural Affiliation | Chickahominy |
Area of Significance | Historic - aboriginal |
Criteria | Information Potential |
Cultural Affiliation | Late Woodland Period (500-1000) |
Area of Significance | Prehistoric |
Owner | Private |
Sight Category | Site |
Historic Use | Village site |
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