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Founding of Exeter

When
April 3, 1638
Where
Exeter, New Hampshire
Part of
Banishment of John Wheelwright and Founding of Exeter

Wheelwright purchased land from a sagamore and established the town of Exeter in April 1638.

After the winter of 1637–1638, Wheelwright purchased the rights of the sagamore Wehanownowit and his son. On April 3, 1638, he founded the town of Exeter in the region that became New Hampshire.

Sources

  1. John Wheelwright Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  2. Exeter, New Hampshire Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-05

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