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Tag: 1882

Discovery of Native American Shell Heap on Treadwell’s Island, 1882

January 23, 2021March 15, 2024 Gordon HarrisLeave a comment

In1882, a shell heap on the shore of Treadwell's Island was observed to contain nearly two quarts of human bones, broken into short pieces.

Posted in HistoryTagged 1882, Agawam, Clams, Native Americans
Ipswich MA historic photos by William Varrel
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Early Inhabitants of Ipswich, Massachusetts by Abraham Hammatt
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