Rappahannock Tribe

Rappahannock Tribe

The Rappahannock are a tribe of Native Americans.

History

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 that bears their name. The Rappahannock People first met Captain John Smith at their capital town "Topahanocke" on the banks of the river bearing their name, in December 1607.

In an effort to solidify their tribal government in order to fight the state for their recognition, the Rappahannocks incorporated in 1921.

In 1998, they elected the first woman chief to lead in Virginia since the 1700s, Chief G. Anne Richardson.

Notable Rappahannocks include Mildred Loving.

Currently, the tribe is working on acquiring Federal Recognition, with six other Virginia Tribes.

External links

* [http://www.rappahannocktribe.org/index.html Rappahannock Tribe Home Page]
* [http://www.pbase.com/grandmacubs/the__rappahnnock__tribe__pow__wow 2006 Rappahannock Tribal Pow Wow Photo Gallery]

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