Tappahannock By Karin Andrews
VIRGINIA
Her early “historie” and present day offerings
T Hotel Bagby, circa early 20th century 14
he name “Rappahannock” literally means “rise and fall of water.” Thus, the name “Tappahannock” means “on the rise and fall of the waters” or in a more relevant present-day paraphrase, “town at the edge of where the water ebbs and flows.” The river was then as now the center of commerce, culture, transportation and communication between the various tribes, in addition to being an abundant source of food. We can only imagine the pristine beauty, clear waters and wild beauty that Captain Smith found on his voyage up the Rappahannock. Indeed, the Rappahannock River is as important to us in many ways as it was to our ancient predecessors and forebearers. Tappahannock/Essex County, Virginia
