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James River

James River - October - Richmond VA

James River - Richmond VA

Facts about the James River

The James River is 348 miles long, and is attached to an upper tributary called the Jackson River, which is 96.4 miles long.

The river was originally called the Powhatan River, named for the chief of the Powhatan Confederacy of Native American tribes. The English colonists named it the "James" river after King James I of England.



James River Autumn


High water on the James River

High Water on the James River


The Varina Enon Bridge over the James River

Varina Enon Bridge Richmond VA James River


Sycamore Bark on tree along the James River near Richmond, Virginia

Sycamore Bark on tree along the James River near Richmond Virginia

Sycamore Bark


Geese riding the current on the James River

Geese on the James River Richmond VA



Moss on rock along James River

Photos by Erik Weems - for prints: prints@erikweems.com


AMAZON: Cradle of America: A History of Virginia


Original Page November 21, 2010 | Updated Nov 22, 2021

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