Askiminokonson
Askiminokonson | |
|---|---|
Settlement | |
| Nickname(s): Indian Town | |
| Coordinates: 38°12′N 75°24′W / 38.2°N 75.4°WCoordinates: 38°12′N 75°24′W / 38.2°N 75.4°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Worcester |
Askiminokonson, called Indian Town by English settlers, was a Native American settlement in Maryland. It was inhabited by the Pocomoke, Accohannock, , , and Native American tribes. It was the largest Native American settlement in Maryland in 1671, and was incorporated into a larger reservation in 1686.[1] Askiminokoson was located just north of the Pocomoke River, near present-day Snow Hill, Maryland.[1] Askiminokoson was mentioned in the proceedings of the (which became the Maryland General Assembly) in 1686 as part of a land dispute between settlers and Native Americans.[2]
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- ^ a b "Historical Markers - Marker Details". Maryland Historical Trust. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
- ^ "Archives of Maryland, Volume 5 - Proceedings of the Council of Maryland, 1667-1687/8". msa.maryland.gov. p. 479. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
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