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The Conestoga Indian Massacre of 1763
 
Site of Conestoga Indian Massacre Marker (<i>wide view; near door on back side Fulton Theater</i>) image, Touch for more information
By Cosmos Mariner, August 13, 2018
Site of Conestoga Indian Massacre Marker (wide view; near door on back side Fulton Theater)
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1 Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Lancaster — Site of Conestoga Indian MassacreDecember 27, 1763
Site of Conestoga Indian Massacre December 27, 1763Map (db m122636) HM
2 Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Lancaster — Old Jail Reported missing
The Lancaster jail was located a half block to the north from 1753 to 1851. The last remaining Conestoga Indians were held here in protective custody in 1763. They were killed by a vigilante group, the Paxton Boys. No arrests were made.Map (db m186147) HM
3 Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Conestoga, Manor Township — Conestoga Indian Town
The Conestoga Indians lived in scattered settlements along this stream. They were the last of the once mighty Susquehannocks. Their final location was the Conestoga Indian Town which was along the road leading to Creswell. William Penn visited the . . . Map (db m160253) HM
 
 
  
  
 
 
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