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By David Weed, April 20, 2023
Osamequin Marker
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1 ► Rhode Island, Bristol County, Barrington — Osamequin — Great Leader of the Pokanokets —
On Wampanoag Trail (Rhode Island Route 114) at Kyle Circle, on the right when traveling north on Wampanoag Trail.
Osamequin Nature Preserve and Bird Sanctuary is named in honor of the Massasoit (Great Leader) Osamequin (or Ousamequin) of the Pokanoket Tribe. Osamequin, which means Yellow Feather, led his people in helping the settlers of the Plymouth Colony . . . — — Map (db m282075) HM
2 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Duxbury, South Duxbury — Captain Myles Standish —
On Pilgrim By-Way north of Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling north.
Capt. Myles Standish. (c. 1584 - October 3, 1656) was one of the passengers aboard the Mayflower, arriving in Plymouth Colony in the late-fall of 1620. Little is known of his early life and career. He was most likely raised in . . . — — Map (db m295955) HM
 
 
  
  
  
 
 
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