List of place names of Native American origin in Virginia
Some of the current place names of Native American origin in present-day Virginia and Maryland can be found recorded on Capt. John Smith's 1612 map of the region
This is a list of Native American place names in the U.S. state of Virginia.
Counties[]
- Accomack County, Virginia
- Alleghany County, Virginia
- Appomattox County, Virginia
- Powhatan County, Virginia
- Nansemond County, Virginia (defunct, incorporated into independent city of Suffolk)
- Nottoway County, Virginia
- Rappahannock County, Virginia
- Roanoke County, Virginia
Independent cities[]
Towns and other settlements[]
- Chincoteague, Virginia
- Massaponax, Virginia
- Nassawadox, Virginia
- Nottoway, Virginia
- Occoquan, Virginia
- Onancock, Virginia
- Oriskany, Virginia
- Quantico, Virginia
- Tappahannock, Virginia
- Tuckahoe, Virginia
- Wachapreague, Virginia
- Wingina, Virginia
- Zuni, Virginia
Bodies of Water[]
Rivers[]
- Appomattox River
- Chickahominy River
- Corrotoman River
- Mattaponi River
- Meherrin River
- Nansemond River
- Occoquan River
- Pamunkey River
- Piankatank River
- Rappahannock River
- Roanoke River
- Wicomico Rivers
Creeks and minor rivers[]
- Chopawamsic Creek
- Chuckatuck Creek
- Dogue Creek
- Neabsco Creek
- Opequon Creek
- Pamunkey Creek
- Pohick Creek
- Pungoteague Creek
- Quantico Creek
Landforms[]
Islands[]
- Assateague Island
- Chincoteague Island
Valleys[]
Mountains[]
Protected areas[]
Categories:
- Native Americans in Virginia
- Native American toponymy
- Lists of United States placename etymology