An unincorporated community 20 miles west of central Richmond was originally settled by French Huguenots in the early 1700’s, Powhatan was established in 1777 and named after Chief Powhatan, father of Pocahontas. Powhatan is 272 square miles bordered by the James and Appomattox Rivers. Home to a large state park and multiple event venues, Powhatan has attracted many new residents over the past 10 years. The MLS area 66 covers Powhatan County.