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Rappahannock Tribe, Inc
Rappahannock may refer to: People *Rappahannock people, a Native American people in Virginia, United States * Rappahannock Tribe, Inc., a federally recognized tribe in Virginia Places in the United States * Rappahannock Academy, Virginia, an unincorporated community in Caroline County, Virginia *Rappahannock County, Virginia *Rappahannock County (1656), Virginia or "Old Rappahannock" County, divided in 1692 to form Essex County and Richmond County, Virginia Rivers *Rappahannock River, a river in eastern Virginia * Rappahannock River (New Zealand), a river in the Tasman Region of New Zealand Education * Rappahannock Academy & Military Institute (1813–1873), a school in Caroline County, Virginia * Rappahannock Community College, a two-year college located in Glenns and Warsaw, Virginia * Rappahannock County High School, Washington, Virginia * Rappahannock Industrial Academy (1902–1948), a school for African-American children that operated near Dunnsville, Virginia Military * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rappahannock People
The Rappahannock are a federally recognized tribe in Virginia and one of the eleven state-recognized tribes. They are made up of descendants of several small Algonquian-speaking tribes who merged in the late 17th century. In January 2018, they were one of six Virginia tribes to gain federal recognition by passage of the Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2017. History 17th century In 1607, the Rappahannock were the dominant tribe of the Rappahannock River valley, maintaining thirteen villages along the north and south banks of the river named after them. Their capital town was ''Topahanocke'' (or Tappahannock). They were a peripheral group among the Algonquian-speaking tribes of the Powhatan Confederacy. In spring of that year, when news spread of explorers sailing on the James River, their '' weroance'' took a party and rushed there. They stayed with their cousins, the Quiockohannock, and sent word requesting audience with the newco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |