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Virginia Tribes

The following tribes have been recognized by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Click on a tribe name to learn more about the tribe.

Tribe Year Recognized Location
Chickahominy 1983 Charles City County
Eastern Chickahominy 1983 New Kent County
Mattaponi 17th century Banks of the Mattaponi River, King William County
Monacan Indian Nation 1989 Bear Mountain, Amherst County
Nansemond 1985 Cities of Suffolk and Chesapeake
Pamunkey 17th century Banks of the Pamunkey River, King William County
Rappahannock 1983 Indian Neck, King & Queen County
Upper Mattaponi 1983 King William County