When the region was discovered in the 17th century, the Algonquian-speaking Chickahominy tribe inhabited areas along the river that was named for them by English colonists, the Paspahegh lived in Sandy Point, and the Weanoc lived in the Weyanoke Neck area.
The Paspahegh lived in Sandy Point. The region was discovered in the 17th century. The 17th century was the Algonquian-speaking Chickahominy tribe inhabited areas along the river. This river was named for them by English colonists. The Weanoc lived in the Weyanoke Neck area. The region was discovered in the 17th century.