Historical Marker

Moses Tunda Tatamy

8th & Main Sts. · Tatamy · Northampton

Pennsylvania marker

Inscription

A Delaware Indian of the Munsee branch, he exemplified the spirit of reconciliation. He lived on 315 acres northeast of here, patented to him by the Penns, 1738. Tatamy was the first Native American baptized by the famed David Brainerd, 1745. An interpreter, he undertook many diplomatic missions. The borough of Tatamy, incorporated 1893, was named for him.

Location

Address8th & Main Sts.
CityTatamy

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