Welcome
Welcome to Powhatan, Virginia, a prime residential community nestled in the historic James River Valley basin in central Virginia. Just 20 minutes from the state capital of Richmond and only…
Where is Powhatan
Where is Powhatan, Virginia Powhatan is conveniently located in the Central Piedmont region of Virginia, between the James and the Appomattox rivers. From here it is no more than a…
Things to Do in Powhatan
Things to Do in Powhatan Powhatan County boasts a rich abundance of natural, historic and cultural assets. The Powhatan Tourism Council is active in promoting many of the historic and…
Schools in Powhatan
Schools in Powhatan Students in the Powhatan area are academically challenged by excellent public and private educational systems. The Powhatan County School System is dedicated to providing quality education through…
Annual Events in Powhatan
Annual Events in Powhatan Virginia Powhatan’s Festival of the Grape: On the third Saturday in October, the Courthouse Square is open to 25 wineries, more than 100 arts and craft vendors,…
History of Powhatan
First discovered by European explorers in the early 1600s, officially declared a county by Virginia’s Governor Patrick Henry in the Revolutionary War era, named for the Indian Chief Powhatan, father…