NPS Form 10-900 0MB No. 1024-0018 (Rev. Aug. 2002) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES REGISTRATION FORM This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts. See instructions in How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Register Bulletin 16A). Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropriate box or by entering the information requested . If any item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "N/A" for "not applicable." For functions, architectural classification, materials, and areas of significance, enter only categories and subcategories from the instructions. Place additional entries and narrative items on continuation sheets (NPS Form 10-900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. ================-====---=====-============------===============-========================= 1. Name of Property ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- historic name Pocahontas Island Historic District other names/site number -""""'""---"-'--"VDHR ...;;..;..;::;..;......:..=No. 123-0114.aa-a;....;.....a...a. _________ _____ ___ _____ ___ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Location ========================================================================================= street & number Pocahontas. Witten, Rolfe. Logan & Sapony Streets not for publication N/A city or town Petersburg vicinity N/A state_~_V_ir_g.._in__ i__a~- ~ - code VA county Petersburg City code 730 zip code _=-23.;..;Ba..;0;...:;3;..__ _ _ _ =--=====--=====-=====--=====--=====---====---====-======================================= 3. State/Federal Agency Certification =---====--======--=====-======-======-====-=-============================================ As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this .lL_ nomination __ request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property _25_ meets __ does not meet the National Register Criteria. I _wco mmend that this property be considered significant _ nationally _ statewide L locally. L_See 9lj 9~~ ~Signature of certifying official Date I Virginia Department of Historic Resources State or Federal Agency or Tribal government In my opinion, the property __ meets __ does not meet the National Register criteria. (_See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of commenting official/Title Date State or Federal agency and bureau -----==----===----===----===---====--=--==----===--====================================== 4. National Park Service Certification ========================================================================================= I, hereby certify that this property is : __ entered in the National Register See continuation sheet. __ determined eligible for the National Register Signature of the Keeper__ ___ _ ___ _ _ _ _ _ See continuation sheet. __ determined not eligible for the National Register __ removed from the National Register Date of Action-- --- - - - - - - __ other (explain): ________ ========================================================================================= 5. Classification ========================================================================================= Ownership of Property (Check as many boxes as apply) Category of Property (Check only one box) _X_ private ___ building(s) _X_ public-local _X_ district ___ public-State ___ site ___ public-Federal ___ structure ___ object Number of Resources within Property Contributing Noncontributing _47__ __14_ buildings __6__ __0__ sites __0__ __0__ structures __0__ __0__ objects _53__ __14_ Total Number of contributing resources previously listed in the National Register __0___ Name of related multiple property listing (Enter "N/A" if property is not part of a multiple property listing.) __N/A_____ ========================================================================================= 6. Function or Use ========================================================================================= Historic Functions (Enter categories from instructions) Cat: _Domestic__________________ Sub: __Single Dwelling____________ __Domestic__________________ ____Multiple Dwelling___________ _____________________ _______________ ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) Cat: __Domestic_________________ Sub: _Single Dwelling_____________ ___Domestic_________________ ___Multiple Dwelling____________ ___Religion__________________ ___Church____________ ___Social___________________ ___Community Center________ ____________________________ ____________________________ ========================================================================================= 7. Description ========================================================================================= Architectural Classification (Enter categories from instructions) __Early Republic/Federal_________________ __Late 19th & Early 20th Century American Movements/Bungalow/Craftsman _________________________________________ Materials (Enter categories from instructions) foundation __Concrete_____________________ roof _______Asphalt_______________________ walls ______Wood________________________ other _____Brick_________________________ ___________________________________ Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) ========================================================================================= 8. Statement of Significance ========================================================================================= Applicable National Register Criteria (Mark "x" in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property for National Register listing) __X_ A Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. ____ B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. _X__ C Property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components lack individual distinction. _X__ D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield information important in prehistory or history. Criteria Considerations (Mark "X" in all the boxes that apply.) ____ A owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. ____ B removed from its original location. ____ C a birthplace or a grave. ____ D a cemetery. ____ E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. ____ F a commemorative property. ____ G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past 50 years. Areas of Significance (Enter categories from instructions) __Ethnic Heritage:Black___________ __Architecture___________________ __Archaeology:Historic—Non-Aboriginal_ __Archaeology: Aboriginal_______ Period of Significance _1749-1956__________________ Significant Dates ___1752________________________ Significant Person (Complete if Criterion B is marked above)_______N/A________________________ Cultural Affiliation __Middle Archaic/Late Archaic/Middle Woodland__ Architect/Builder ___William Edward Lee, Jr._______________________________________________ Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) ========================================================================================= 9. Major Bibliographical References ========================================================================================= (Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets.) Previous documentation on file (NPS) ___ preliminary determination of individual listing (36 CFR 67) has been requested. ___ previously listed in the National Register ___ previously determined eligible by the National Register ___ designated a National Historic Landmark ___ recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey # __________ ___ recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # __________ Primary Location of Additional Data _X__ State Historic Preservation Office ___ Other State agency ___ Federal agency ___ Local government ___ University ___ Other Name of repository: ___Virginia Department of Historic Resources___________ ========================================================================================= 10. Geographical Data ========================================================================================= Acreage of Property ___approximately 40 acres________ UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet) Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing 1 18 286970E 4124080N 2 18 287387E 4123973N 3 18 287346E 4123856N 4 18 287244E 4123876N _X__ See continuation sheet. Verbal Boundary Description (Describe the boundaries of the property on a continuation sheet.) Boundary Justification (Explain why the boundaries were selected on a continuation sheet.)