Wahpekahmekunk Indian town historical marker

Description:	On plaque: This boulder marks the traditional site of Wah-pe-kah-ne-kunk. The White River town of the Munsee clan of Delaware Indians. It is, also, a memorial to Joshua, a Christian Indian, who was burned by the tribe, March 1806. A martyr to his faith. In this vicinity the Indians cultivated their maize and corn, and later was known as the May Ground ground where the villagers of Munsee Town gathered for their Spring-time frolics. Erected by Paul Revere Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution. June 14, 1917. This archival material has been provided for educational purposes. Ball State University Libraries recognizes that some historic items may include offensive content. Our statement regarding objectionable content is available at: https://dmr.bsu.edu/digital/about
Origin:	1953
Created By:	Greene, Richard A., 1903-1984
Source:	http://dmr.bsu.edu/cdm/ref/collection/sg/id/3938
Collection:	Spurgeon-Greene Photographs
Rights:	http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
Geography:	Delaware County Indiana United States North and Central America
Subjects:	Stockbridge and Munsee Tribe of Indians Boulders Plaques Historical markers Trees

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