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"White Woman's Creek" and the Mitchell Map of 1755
How does a place get its name? The name "White Woman's Creek" in Ohio is believed to have historical roots tied to the story of a woman who was captured during a raid by French and Native American forces in the early 1700s. The creek and nearby town's name is linked to Mary, a woman from Deerfield, Massachusetts, who was taken during a raid in 1704.Exhibitions | Charting New Netherland, 1597–1682
The New Netherland Institute presents Charting New Netherland, 1597-1682, an online exhibition detailing the exploration of the New World through maps.