50. Oyster River Massacre
of its interaction with NH108 in Durham, NH
erected 1967
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50. Oyster River Massacre |
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| located on the south side of US4, just east of its interaction with NH108 in Durham, NH |
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"On July 18, 1694, a force of about 250 Indians under
command of the French soldier, de Villies, attacked settlements in this area on both sides of the
Oyster River, killing or capturing approximately 100 settlers, destroying five garrison houses and
numerous dwellings. It was the most devastating French and Indian raid in New Hampshire during King
William's war." erected 1967 |
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