Shikellamy
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Historical marker honoring Oneida indian Chief Shikellamy.
Waymark Code: WM83J
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 02/26/2006
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Oneida chief and overseer or vice-regent of the Six Nations asserting Iroquois dominion over conquered Delaware and other tribes. He lived at Shamokin Indian town, Sunbury, from about 1728 until his death, 1748. Said to be buried near here.
Marker Name: Shikellamy
County: Northumberland
Date Dedicated: 10/01/1947
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: Pa. 147 (Front St.) at Fort Augusta site, Sunbury
Category: Early Settlement, Native American
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