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Colonial and Pre-Columbian

Pocumtuck Destruction - Deerfield

1450
Massachusetts
Era
Colonial and Pre-Columbian
Year
1450
Location
Massachusetts
Status
Verified engagement
The Battle

History & Significance

Pocumtuck Destruction - Deerfield was a Colonial and Pre-Columbian engagement fought in Massachusetts, 1450.

The Raid on Deerfield, also known as the Deerfield Massacre, was an attack on February 29, 1704, of French and Native American forces on the English colonial settlement of Deerfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay. Springing just before dawn, raiders under the command of Jean-Baptiste Hertel de Rouville burned parts of the town and killed 47 colonists. They left with 112 colonists as captives, whom they took overland the nearly 300 miles to Montreal; some died or were killed along the way because they were unable to keep up.

Forces engaged
French and Native American forces vs English colonial settlement
Casualties
killed 47 colonists
Outcome
The raiders killed 47 colonists and took 112 colonists captive, whom they transported nearly 300 miles to Montreal. Roughly 60 captives were later ransomed, while others were adopted and assimilated into Mohawk families at Kahnawake.
Duration
Single day engagement (February 29, 1704)

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

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Pocumtuck Destruction - Deerfield took place in 1450. Single day engagement (February 29, 1704).
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Pocumtuck Destruction - Deerfield was fought in Massachusetts, United States.
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The Raid on Deerfield, also known as the Deerfield Massacre, was an attack on February 29, 1704, of French and Native American forces on the English colonial settlement of Deerfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay. Springing just before dawn, raiders under the command of Jean-Baptiste Hertel de Rouvi
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Historic Sites near Pocumtuck Destruction - Deerfield

Old Deerfield Village Historic District
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Franklin County Fairgrounds
Civil War · 2.5 mi
Newton Street School
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Main Street Historic District
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