The Mespeatches were one of 13
Native American tribes who lived on
Long Island, New York
Long Island is a densely populated continental island in southeastern New York (state), New York state, extending into the Atlantic Ocean. It constitutes a significant share of the New York metropolitan area in both population and land are ...
at the time of European contact.
The town of
Maspeth, New York
Maspeth is a residential and commercial community in the Borough (New York City), borough of Queens in New York City. It was founded in the early 17th century by Dutch and English settlers. Neighborhoods sharing borders with Maspeth are Woodside ...
was named for the tribe. Their name "Mespeatches" translates as "an inundating tidal river," as determined by William Wallace Tooker.
["Maspeth's Ancient Name."]
''Maspeth’s Ancient Name, Brooklyn Eagle, March 19, 1889''. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
The former Mespeatche village is located on the high ground east of the Mount Zion Cemetery in Maspeth.
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Indigenous peoples of the Northeastern Woodlands
Native American tribes in New York (state)
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