Pamunkey Indian Reservation in King William County named endangered historic site

KING WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- The Pamunkey Indian Reservation located in King William County has been named among America's 11 most endangered historic places, according to the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

The reservation, originally referred to as Tsennacommacah, sits on a 1600-acre peninsula situated along the Pamunkey River, and according to the trust, it has housed the Pamunkey Indian Tribe for around 15,000 years.

As a result of its location and rising sea levels, the tribal lands are reportedly at risk of becoming inaccessible within the next 75 years. The trust said that proper support and funding could help with potential relocation endeavors and to reserve historic resources within the land.

This puts the reservation among 10 other endangered historic places throughout America, as listed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, like Cedar Key in Florida and several rivers in Western North Carolina.

To learn more about the other endangered places, and how you can help the Pamunkey Indian Reservation, click here.