Govenors Island - New York, NY
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bluesnote
N 40° 41.444 W 074° 00.858
18T E 583285 N 4504893
A historical marker tells how the island became under control of the government in an unusual way.
Waymark Code: WMYPGA
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 07/07/2018
Views: 6
The plaque says, "Called by the Indians "Pagganck", was purchased from two member of the Indian tribe of Manhatas named Cakapetayne and Pehiwas by Wouter Van Twiller, a governor and director general of New Netherland - Jun 16, 1637; The price paid was two axe heads, a string of beads, and a handful of nails."
Type: Local Legend or Lore
Referenced in (list books, websites and other media): Not listed
Additional Coordinates: Not Listed
Website Reference: Not listed
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