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Ockanickon

 
 
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Photographed By Don Morfe, November 29, 2014
1. Ockanickon Marker
Inscription. Near this spot lies the body of the Indian Chief Ockanickon. Friend of the White Man whose last words were: "Be plain and fair to all, both Indian and Christian as I have been. 1681
 
Erected 1930 by Y.M.C.A. and Y.W.C.A. Campers of Camp Ockanickon.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial EraNative Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1681.
 
Location. 40° 4.686′ N, 74° 51.552′ W. Marker is in Burlington, New Jersey, in Burlington County. Marker is on High Street. This marker is located in the cemetery behind the Society of Friends Meeting House-Burlington. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Burlington NJ 08016, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pre-Revolutionary History of Burlington City (within shouting distance of this marker); Office of the Council of Proprietors and the Surveyor General (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Grant House (about 400 feet away); Old St. Mary's - 1702 (about 500 feet away); Old St. Mary's Church (about 500 feet away); Free Library (about 500 feet away); 31-33 West Union Street (about 500 feet away); Old St. Mary’s (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burlington.
 
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Ockanickon Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Don Morfe, November 29, 2014
2. Ockanickon Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 621 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on December 9, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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