Powhatan, Virginia
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Bell Rd
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Derwent Rd
Maidens Rd
Rt 522
Powhatan Lakes Rd
Powhatan
Lakes
Trenholm Rd
Old Tavern Junction
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Ridge Rd
Emmanuel
Church Rd
Cozy
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Ballsville Rd
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Mill Rd
Mill Quarter
Plantation
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Judes Ferry Rd
Huguenot Springs Rd
Lower Hill Rd
Old Buckingham Rd
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Independence
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Mill Quarter Rd
Mill Quarter
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Rt. 288
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Old Confederate
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Batterson Rd
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The Village
Old Buckingham Rd
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Red Lane Rd
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Watkins Landing
Robert E. Lee Rd
The Foundary
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Academy Rd
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Huguenot Trail
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Three Bridge Rd
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Emmanuel Episcopal Church
French’s Tavern
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Powhatan Driving Tour
Powhatan Wildlife
Management Area
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Powhatan State Park
Nichol’s Store
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Do Drop In General Store
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Erin Hill
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Powhatan Courthouse
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Red Lane Tavern
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Boat Landing
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Map - Not to Scale
Golf Course
Bed & Breakfast
Campground
Map & Drawings by Susan Ash ©
Powhatan’s Three Hour Driving Tour
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Powhatan Courthouse Village
3880 Old Buckingham Road
On the National Register of Historic Places, this historic
district is noted for the courthouse and the old jail which
now houses the Powhatan Historical Society Museum.
Other historic buildings include the old clerk’s office, the
old treasurer’s office, and the Courthouse Tavern. A
walking tour of the Village is available upon request.
804-598-5605.
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
2390 Emmanuel Church Road
This beautiful church, circa 1842, is a classic example of
Gothic Revival architecture. The cemetery holds the
graves of some Confederate soldiers. Emmanuel is also
on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Nichol’s Store
4500 Old Buckingham Road
Built in the early 1920s, this little country store served
the community well until 1996. It was also a post office
during that time. The current owner conducts auctions
at this site.
Do Drop In General Store
5920 Old Buckingham Road
A great spot to purchase a snack and cold beverage.
French’s Tavern
6100 Old Buckingham Road
Built between 1730 and 1734, Thomas Jefferson was
one of its many owners. It was named for Hugh French
who operated a tavern on the property for 28 years. The
tavern is on the National Register of Historic Places and
now serves as a private residence.
Mosby Tavern - 2625 Old Tavern Road
Mosby Tavern was built in 1740 and played a key role in
the history of both Powhatan and Cumberland Counties.
From 1749 to 1777, the tavern was used as a
courthouse and prison for Cumberland County. When
new county lines were drawn, Powhatan court was held
here for two years before moving to the present location.
At the onset of the Revolutionary War, the tavern was
also used as a meeting place for county militia. It is on
the National Register of Historic Places and serves as a
private residence today.
Old Tavern Junction - 5500 Anderson Highway
This charming old store has continued to operate since
the early 1930’s.
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Derwent - 6000 Derwent Road
After the Civil War, General Robert E. Lee and his family
stayed here from late June 1865 until mid September 1865.
It is said that from Derwent, General Lee helped the nation
heal from the devastation of war through his inspirational and
uplifting writings.
Muddy Creek Baptist Church
3470 Trenholm Road
Founded in 1774, General Lee and his family attended
services here during their stay in Powhatan. It is also the site
of a one room schoolhouse that operated from 1875 to 1920.
Belmead Mansion
5000 Cartersville Road
Built in the mid 1800’s, Belmead was once part of an African
American school for men. It began as St. Emma Industrial &
Agricultural College in 1895, later to be named St. Emma
Military Academy after an ROTC program was introduced in
1947. The school closed in 1972 and a majority of the school
was demolished soon after. There are several historic
cemeteries and buildings on this beautiful property
overlooking the James River. Horse lovers come to ride the
over 20 miles of trails. This architectural wonder is on the
National Register of Historic Places.
Provost (Oakville)
4801 Cartersville Road
Built around the turn of the nineteenth century, Provost was
built on a main stagecoach route from Richmond. It has
served as a general store, ordinary, Post Office, office of the
Bureau of Vital Statistics and now is a private residence. It is
also on the National Register of Historic Places.
St. Francis de Sales School for Girls
End of Bell Road
Established in 1899 by Sister Katherine Drexel (who later
became a saint), St. Francis overlooks the James River on
the property adjoining Belmead. It was a high school
exclusively for African and Native American girls that closed
its doors in 1970. St. Francis has been abandoned for 40
years and is in desperate need of repair. Efforts are
underway to preserve this historic building. From the
magnificent architecture to the intricate details of stained
glass and marble mantles, this historic gem is quite
something to behold.
Lee’s Last Bivouac – 2630 Huguenot Trail
After his surrender at Appomattox, General Robert E. Lee
made camp for one last time on April 14, 1865 in this area
before riding into Richmond.
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Fine Creek Mill—2434 Robert E. Lee Road
On this 10-acre property, you will find remnants of an
old gristmill: remnants of Fine Creek Manor built in the
1700’s, but destroyed by fire in 1928; an old
gatehouse; Fine Creek School; and several other
historic buildings that served this small community.
This historic district is on the National Register of
Historic Places.
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
2245 Huguenot Trail
Established in 1844, this church and its cemetery are
on the National Register of Historic Places. The oldest
grave is dated 1846. Many of General Robert E. Lee’s
relatives are buried here, including his brother and a
nephew, as well as, many other Civil War veterans.
Manakin Episcopal Church - 985 Huguenot Trail
This church’s history dates back to 1701 when the
French Huguenots first settled in the area after fleeing
persecution from their country. On this property you
will find the old church dating to 1895 and a monument
dedicated to the French Huguenot settlement. This
property is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Huguenot Springs Cemetery
911 Old Confederate Cemetery Road
A Confederate convalescent hospital was established
here in 1862 at the site of an antebellum spa and hotel.
Locals volunteered their time and limited resources to
care for the soldiers here. A mass grave at the site
contains the remains of more than 250 soldiers.
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Ewell Crosses the Appomattox
3091 Genito Road
On April 14, 1865, Confederate General Richard Ewell,
who commanded the Richmond area forces, faced
challenges crossing the Appomattox River near here
while trying to join Lee in Amelia. Finding the Genito
Bridge unfit, the Confederates crossed near here on
the Richmond and Danville Railroad Bridge at Mattoax
Station.
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Red Lane Tavern - 3009 Lower Hill Road
Built in 1832, this house operated as a rural tavern
from 1836 to 1845. It is on the National Register of
Historic Places and now serves as a private residence.
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Erin Hill – 3840 Old Buckingham Road
Plantation home built in 1770 now serving as a bed
and breakfast inn.
Courtesy of the Powhatan County Department of Economic Development