Auburn in Androscoggin County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)

Wabanaki History / Les Wabanaquis

Auburn, Maine

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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 11, 2021

1. Wabanaki History / Les Wabanaquis Marker

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Wabanaki History: From Amitgonpontook to Lewiston-Auburn
During the 1680s several hundred Wabanakis fled the English wars of conquest in the south and gathered here at the town of Amitgonpontook. Nearby fish, farm crops, and clay deposits (for pottery) helped support residents' material and spiritual needs. English colonists destroyed the town in 1690. However, most residents escaped, and many of their descendants returned. In 1794 a Wabanaki elder named Perepol explained how his people continued to inhabit the region, and in the middle of the 1800s, Wabanakis regularly camped here. In the early 1900s, Wabanakis adapted to the Twin Cities, with some making snowshoes and baskets that can be seen in the Androscoggin Historical Society. Today Wabanakis are among the hundreds of American Indians who call Lewiston-Auburn their home.

Les Wabanaquis: d'Amitgonpontook à Lewiston-Auburn
Dan les années 1680, des centaines de Wabanaquis fuient le guerres du Sud contre les Anglais et se regroupent ici à Amitgonpontook. La pêche, l'agriculture et la présence d'argile (pour les poteries)

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subviennant à leurs besoins matérials et spirituels. Les colons anglais détruisent la ville en 1690. La plupart des autochtone parviennent toutefois à s'échapper et de nombreaux descendants y reviennent. En 1794 un vieux Wabanaqui du nom de Perepol explique comment son peuple n'a jamais cessé d'habiter la région. Dans les années 1850, les Wabanaquis viennent souvent y intaller leur compement. Au début des années 1900, ils s'adaptent à la vie urbaine. Certains fabriquent des raquettes et des paniers que l'on peut admirer à la Société Historique de l'Androscoggin. Aujourd'hui , les Wabanaquis font partie des centaines d'Amérindiens quie demeurent à Lewiston-Auburn.

Erected 2019 by The Museum in the Streets®. (Marker Number A10.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, Non-US. In addition, it is included in the The Museum in the Streets®: Auburn-Lewiston, Maine series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1690.

Location. 44° 5.539′ N, 70° 13.5′ W. Marker is in Auburn, Maine, in Androscoggin County. Marker is on Auburn Riverwalk just east of Main Street (Maine Route 136), in the median. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 284 Main St, Auburn ME 04210, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 11, 2021

2. Wabanaki History / Les Wabanaquis Marker

markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bonney Park (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Bonney Park (here, next to this marker); Cities of the Androscoggin (a few steps from this marker); River Pollution and Restoration / Pollution et Restoration de la Rivière (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lewiston Falls Academy / L'Académie de Lewiston Falls (about 300 feet away); Development of New Auburn / Le Nouvel Auburn (about 400 feet away); 10,000 Years of Wabanaki History / 10 000 Ans d'Histoire Wabanaki (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Cities of the Androscoggin (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Auburn.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 212 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 16, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.