Nomini, Virginia Explained

Nomini is an unincorporated community in Westmoreland County, in the U. S. state of Virginia.

Nomini is a name derived from a Native American language meaning "deep current".[1]

The name Nomini refers to the Native American village of Onawmanient and its surrounding land which was located along the left bank of current day Nomini Creek. [2] Onawmanient was the center of the Matchotic chiefdom.

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38.0983°N -76.7378°W

Notes and References

  1. News: History and legend unlock origins of unusual names . The Free Lance-Star . July 20, 2003 . 3 May 2015 . Dyson, Cathy . A7.
  2. Waselkov . Gregory . 1 January 1983 . Indians of Westmoreland County . Academia . 10 . Acedemia.