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| Although this website concerns genealogical research in Pocahontas County, Iowa, there are still a number of individuals who ask me for information about Pocahontas, the Native American after whom the county is named. |
| There is a wealth of information on-line about Pocahontas, and I am not going to post any biographical information about her on this site. This site is for genealogical research in Pocahontas County, Iowa. |
| There is a quite lengthy narrative about her in The Pioneer History of Pocahontas County, Iowa written by Robert E Flickinger, published 1904. (pages 113-124) |
| These links are fairly current. I'll try to keep an eye on them and keep them updated as necessary. These links are provided as a courtesy only, and neither the county coordinator, the USGenWeb or IAGenWeb are responsible for their content or accuracy. |
| Historical background on the daughter of the Alqonquian Chief | Click here |
| A brief biography of Pocahontas | Click here |
| How the recent animated movie distorts history and insults the Powhatan tribe | Click here |
| A discussion of various depictions of Pocahontas | Click here |
| Native opinions on Pocahontas | Click here |
| Meet Amazing Americans - Pocahontas | Click here |
| A site by the Association of the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities | Click here |
You can also visit any major search engine and type in "Pocahontas" and find a wealth of information.
Page updated March 2004.