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Historic marker placed by Pennsylvania Water and Power Company near Safe Harbor. Conestoga Indian Town

The Conestoga Indians lived in sacttered 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 Conestoga indians in 1701. The remnants of this tribe were massacred by the Paxton boys in December 1763.

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Lancaster, PA, United States

  • Title: Historic marker placed by Pennsylvania Water and Power Company near Safe Harbor. Conestoga Indian Town
  • Creator: The Conestoga Indians lived in sacttered 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 Conestoga indians in 1701. The remnants of this tribe were massacred by the Paxton boys in December 1763.
  • Location: Conestoga Twp.
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