Marker is in this post office area: Chesterfield VA 23832, United States of America. Marker is at the intersection of Beach Road (Virginia Route 655) and State Park Road on Beach Road. Marker is in Chesterfield, Virginia, in Chesterfield County. A significant historical date for this entry is June 6, 1946. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry On Jthe Virginia Conservation Commission dedicated the park, naming it for the Indian princess Pocahontas.Įrected 1948 by Virginia Conservation Commission. Its purchase in 1934 and subsequent development by the federal government were with the understanding that eventually the State would accept and maintain the property, incorporating it into its Park System. This park of 7604 acres was originally known as the Swift Creek Recreational Area. On Jthe Virginia Conservation Commission dedicated the park, naming it for the Indian princess Pocahontas.

Pocahontas state park