Indian Tribes in Virginia Virginia currently has seven federally recognized tribes and eleven state-recognized tribes, with some state-recognized groups lacking federal recognition Federally Recognized Tribes (largest to smallest by community size) Pamunkey Indian Tribe – King William County; one of the oldest continuously recognized tribes in Virginia, with a long-standing reservation and active community. Rappahannock Tribe, Inc. – Indian Neck, King & Queen County; active in cultural preservation and governance. Upper Mattaponi Tribe – King William County; smaller community but active in tribal governance. Nansemond Indian Nation – Suffolk and Chesapeake; larger community due to multiple locations. Monacan Indian Nation – Amherst County; significant reservation and active governance. Chickahominy Indian Tribe – Charles City County; active in cultural and educational programs. Eastern Chickahominy Indian Tribe – New Kent County; smaller community than the main Chickahominy. State-Recognized Tribes (largest to smallest by community size) Mattaponi Indian Tribe – West Point, King William County; large reservation and active community. Pamunkey Indian Tribe – King William County; same as above. Chickahominy Indian Tribe – Charles City County. Eastern Chickahominy Indian Tribe – New Kent County. Rappahannock Tribe, Inc. – Indian Neck, King & Queen County. Upper Mattaponi Tribe – King William County. Nansemond Indian Nation – Suffolk and Chesapeake. Monacan Indian Nation – Amherst County. Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) – Courtland, Southampton County. Nottoway of Virginia – Capron, Southampton County. Patawomeck – Stafford County.