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Colonial and Pre-Columbian

Norris Farms Cemetery Massacre

1270
Illinois
Era
Colonial and Pre-Columbian
Year
1270
Location
Illinois
Status
Verified engagement
The Battle

History & Significance

Norris Farms Cemetery Massacre was a Colonial and Pre-Columbian engagement fought in Illinois, 1270.

Forces engaged
Native American warriors: estimates range from 200 to only 5 vs European settlers: unknown
Casualties
78 people listed killed in one account, with other sources reporting up to 89 dead; about 45 buildings destroyed
Outcome
The attacks resulted in multiple deaths and the destruction of numerous buildings, leading the provincial government to establish a defensive line of forts and blockhouses under Benjamin Franklin's direction. This defensive infrastructure provided protection for settlers during the subsequent French and Indian War.

Approximate location. The nearest recorded settlement is shown; the exact site is unrecorded.

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When did Norris Farms Cemetery Massacre take place?
Norris Farms Cemetery Massacre took place in 1270.
Where was Norris Farms Cemetery Massacre fought?
Norris Farms Cemetery Massacre was fought in Illinois, United States.
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