Peter Bezellon
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Gosffo
N 39° 58.911 W 075° 48.288
18S E 431283 N 4426052
Indian Trader
Waymark Code: WMVKA
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/17/2006
Views: 65
Marker Text:
Famed Indian trader and interpreter bought a tract of 500 acres in this area in 1736. This site is a part of the tract. He died in 1742. Bezellon and his wife, Martha, lie buried in St. John's churchyard at Compass, Penna.
There was an Indian trail named Old Peter's Road, it was named after Bezellon. This trail is now Route 340.
Marker Name: Peter Bezellon
County: Chester
Date Dedicated: 10/14/1954
Marker Type: City
Location: SR 3064 (West Chester Rd.) at Oak St., S end Coatesville
Category: Native American, Professions & Vocations
Website: [Web Link]
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