Powhatan is a census-designated place in and the county seat of Powhatan County, Virginia, United States.

It was initially known as Scottville (after Revolutionary war hero General Charles Scott), and has historically also been known as Powhatan Court House and Powhatan Courthouse, named after Chief Powhatan, father of Matoaka (Pocahontas).

Powhatan was established as a community in May 1777, but there were several buildings already in existence at that time.

The Shiloh Baptist Church in Powhatan features the mural The Lord Over Jordan by Julien Binford, one of the artist's most famous works.

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