Peter Bezellon
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Gosffo
N 39° 58.911 W 075° 48.288
18S E 431283 N 4426052
Quick Description: Indian Trader
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/17/2006 7:20:36 PM
Waymark Code: WMVKA
Published By: Groundspeak Charter Member The Leprechauns
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Famed Indian trader and interpreter bought a tract of 500 acres in this area in 1736. This site is a part of the tract. He died in 1742. Bezellon and his wife, Martha, lie buried in St. John's churchyard at Compass, Penna.


There was an Indian trail named Old Peter's Road, it was named after Bezellon. This trail is now Route 340.

Marker Name: Peter Bezellon

County: Chester

Date Dedicated: 10/14/1954

Marker Type: City

Location: SR 3064 (West Chester Rd.) at Oak St., S end Coatesville

Category: Native American, Professions & Vocations

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