05/05/2026
Arrowheads Found on Tangier Island
Prior to the arrival of the European colonists, Tangier Island was a summer retreat for the Pocomoke Indians for centuries.
Although not much is known about these people, their existence is evidenced by the thousands of stone arrowheads that have been found all over the island.
Almost any morning after gale force winds have been blowing all night, new arrowheads can be found on the beach, uncovered by the blowing away of sand.
The discovery of an ancient oyster midden offshore, thousands of years old, consisting of a huge pile of shells which could only have been deposited by humans, is further evidence that there was a regular population on Tangier, at least in the warm part of the year, long before it had an English name.
The enormous amounts of arrowheads and spear points found here also suggest the island probably was much larger than recorded history can verify, and home to many animal species.
Tangier Island is rich in history. Come enjoy our island this season!
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