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Zekiah Fort established

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Zekiah Fort established

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In 1680 Zekiah Fort was established east of present-day Waldorf, near Piney Branch, by Governor Charles Calvert for the protection of the Piscataway from Susquehannock and Seneca attacks.

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Themes: Civic Ideas and Action, Indigenous People and Culture
Timeframes: 1607 – 1763 Colonization
Audience: College, General Public, High School, Middle School, Teacher

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Type of Entry: Timeline
Themes: Civic Ideas and Action, Indigenous People and Culture
Timeframes: 1607 – 1763 Colonization
Audience: College, General Public, High School, Middle School, Teacher

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