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aug 29, 1758 - First Indian Reservation

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It was established that the first Indian Reservation would be in Shamong Township, New Jersey. It is a 3,000-acre created for the local Lenape Community.

Citation
Sue, Carly. “First Indian Reservation.” National Geographic Society, National Geographic Society, 14 July 2014, www.nationalgeographic.org/thisday/aug29/first-indian-reservation/.

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aug 29, 1758
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~ 267 years ago