West Lampeter Township in Lancaster in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

A Dedication

Photographed by William Pope, October 26, 2025

1. A Dedication Marker

Inscription. This high point of land overlooking the Conestoga River and Mill Creek was used by certain American Indians as a cemetery during the first quarter of the 18th century. The accidental discovery of this important archaeological and historical site was made in May 1979 by County Park construction workers while laying a water line. Archaeologists were called in and their careful excavation revealed that at least twelve Indian men, women and children were buried here.

Present studies have failed to positively identity exactly who these Indians were, but Conestoga-Susquehannock is the most likely possibility. However, during the early 1700's many different Indian groups including Delaware, Nanticoke, Shawnee, Seneca and others were present in Lancaster County.
Upon completion of the archaeological study, the remains of these Indians were returned to their original resting places.

Erected by Lancaster County Park Board.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Indigenous Peoples and Communities.

Location. 40° 1.107′ N, 76° 17.08′ W. Marker is in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster County. It is in

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West Lampeter Township. It is on Golf Road 0.2 miles north of General Hand Lane, on the left when traveling north. This marker is located in Lancaster County Central Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 649 Golf Road, Lancaster PA 17602, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania, specifically in Pennsylvania Dutch Country,

and in the Susquehanna Valley.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Native Americans in Lancaster County (here, next to this marker); Great Indian Warrior Trading Path (within shouting distance of this marker); Tenant Farmer's House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rock Ford (approx. 0.2 miles away); Kurtz's Mill Covered Bridge (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Rock Ford (approx. 0.4 miles away); At Rockford near here lived & died General Edward Hand, M.D. (approx. 0.4 miles away); Proclamation (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lancaster.

Photographed by William Pope, October 26, 2025

2. A Dedication Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2025, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 47 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 26, 2025, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.