Masconomet Sagamore of the Agawams

Traditional Grave Site

Indians of Agawam

Masconomet

Sagamore of the Agawams

Died March 6 1658

Marker can be reached from Sagamore Hill, on the right when traveling east.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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S.C.L.C. and the Voter Education Program 1962-1970

Dorchester Academy

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