Walking Purchase
Inscription
Measured 1737, according to a supposed Indian deed of 1686, granting lands extending a day-and-a-half walk. Using picked men to force this measure to its limit, Thomas Penn reversed his father's Indian policy, losing Indian friendship.
Location
AddressIndian Trail Rd. (SR 3016) & Kohls Rd.
CountyNorthampton
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.721360, -75.504550
Sources
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