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| Massachusetts (Franklin County), Deerfield — Old Deerfield — 1630 - 1930 | | | Indian land called Pocomtuck, settled by men from Dedham in 1671. Attacked by Indians, burnt, and abandoned in 1675. Reoccupied and attacked in 1704 by French and Indians, who took 47 lives, and carried off 112 captives to Canada, of whom 60 were later redeemed. — Map (db m22881) | | Massachusetts (Franklin County), Erving — The View from the French King Bridge | | | A special place designated by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs because it exemplifies the unique qualities of the Commonwealth. — Map (db m2642) | | Massachusetts (Franklin County), Northfield — King Philip's Hill — 1630 - 1930 — Sachem of the Wampanoag | | | Philip, second son and successor of Massasoit, Sachem of the Wampanoag, camped on this hill during the winter of 1675-6. The stump of a large look-out tree together with defence trenches are to be seen on top. — Map (db m24476) |
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