Facts about Werowocomoco

Werowocomoco

• Werowocomoco means "the chief's place."  It was where Powhatan lived.  
• Powhatan's real name was Wahunsenecawh.
• More than 14,000 Indians lived in this village.
• They used as bones as tools.
• They lived near the water.
• To carve out their boats they would use fire and oyster shells, as tools.
• They ate fish.  They fished a lot.  They had very good fishing tools.
• Their houses are shaped like domes.
• The structure of the houses were bent saplings and reed mats over top made them bend.
• They had logs bridges and needed excellent balance to get across.